Arne Slot vs. Xabi Alonso had the makings of an epic battle. In the end it was the Liverpool coach who cruised to victory against the man many believed was destined to take over at Anfield this season.

Luis Diaz scored a hat-trick as Liverpool made light work of German champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League at Anfield. Diaz's impudent chip was followed by Cody Gakpo's fourth goal in a week as the hosts won the game within the space of three second-half minutes before Diaz added two more late on.

Xabi Alonso was given a warm reception at Anfield as his Bayer Leverkusen was beaten 4-0 by Liverpool. Luis Diaz got a second-half hat-trick and Cody Gakpo also scored.