The Reds have struggled domestically, but in Europe they'd done well, and they hope that continues on Wednesday

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his team's five-match winless run in the Premier League had dampened spirits ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Qarabag, despite their strong performances in Europe.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Premier League teams are powering ahead in the Champions League with five of England's top flight clubs in position to advance to the round of 16. Arsenal tops the standings and has already secured its place in the next round,

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MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Mohamed Salah restored to the Liverpool starting lineup. Arne Slot's team winning with ease again in the Champions League, 3-0 at Marseille on Wednesday. It was something like business as usual for the English champions in a strangely up-and-down season amid turmoil with its Egyptian superstar,

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