Soccer-Slot says Liverpool title favourites due to last season's triumph, not spending spree

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Liverpool photo opportunity with new manager Arne Slot - AXA Training Centre, Liverpool, Britain - July 5, 2024 New Liverpool manager Arne Slot at the training centre Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough/File Photo

(Reuters) -Liverpool manager Arne Slot said it is completely normal for his side to be viewed as favourites to retain their Premier League crown, citing last campaign's success rather than their close-season transfer activity.

Liverpool, who won the Premier League last season to secure a record-equalling 20th English title, have bolstered their squad with the arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and others.