Breaking: After Maresca and Amorim, another 'Big Six' coach faces imminent dismissal

After Enzo Maresca and Ruben Amorim lost their positions one after another, the coaching role within the Premier League's "Big Six" remains unstable, now affecting Liverpool under Arne Slot.

The pressure on Arne Slot has become most apparent since he took charge of Liverpool. The club, regarded as the reigning Premier League champions, is experiencing a turbulent 2025/26 season, marked by a sharp decline in form and an early slip in the title race. After 20 matches, Liverpool sits fourth with 34 points, trailing Arsenal by 14 points—a gap difficult to close with more than half the season completed.

Slot's position at Anfield has been questioned repeatedly in recent months. Although Liverpool has maintained a nine-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, there is hardly any positive momentum. This stems from the team frequently dropping points at crucial moments, turning the unbeaten run into a sign of stagnation rather than consistency.

The recent 2-2 draw against Fulham is a prime example. Liverpool fell behind, fought back strongly, and seemed certain to secure three points when Cody Gakpo scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time. However, Harrison Reed's long-range strike in the 97th minute extinguished all hopes, turning brief joy into prolonged disappointment. This marked Liverpool's second consecutive draw against lower-half teams, testing fans' patience to the limit.

Social media reactions reveal that confidence in Slot is nearly depleted. Many supporters openly call on the club's leadership to take immediate action, viewing recent performances as proof of ineffective management. Amid this atmosphere, controversies surrounding Mohamed Salah's dissatisfaction have intensified pressure on the Dutch coach.

Former Everton and Aston Villa CEO Keith Wyness argues that the responsibility does not rest solely on Slot, pointing to Michael Edwards and decisions made at the executive level. Nonetheless, Premier League reality shows that managers are usually the first to bear the consequences, regardless of deeper causes.

In the Champions League, Liverpool also fails to inspire confidence. Impressive wins against Frankfurt and Real Madrid are offset by heavy defeats, highlighting inconsistency in their play. Defensive issues, especially during set pieces, have forced changes in the coaching staff, underscoring internal tensions.

With Ruben Amorim and Enzo Maresca already dismissedthe January 9th, 3:00 AM clash with Arsenal carries more weight than just a top-tier showdown. Should Liverpool lose again to a resurgent Arsenal, Arne Slot could become the next Big Six manager to pay the price, ending a tumultuous wave of coaching changes in the Premier League.