LONDON:

Have Liverpool reached rock bottom or do they have further to fall as they prepare for a tricky-looking match at West Ham this weekend?

The champions have suffered six defeats in their past seven league games, with few signs that Arne Slot is getting a grip on the situation.

In stark contrast, buoyant leaders Arsenal take on second-placed Chelsea showing clear signs that they are finally equipped to end their two-decade title drought.

AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of this weekend's action:

have lost nine of their past 12 matches in all competitions -- a full-blown crisis by the standards of one of the world's biggest clubs.

The Anfield team are on their worst run of form for more than 70 years, with the pressure mounting on Liverpool boss Arne Slot just months

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