Changing how Van Dijk passes, a new approach to crosses and fewer but more effective counter-attacks - Slot’s subtle changes have been key

Follow live coverage as Southampton face Fulham today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

It's been the most competitive league with Forest, Fulham and Bournemouth all raising their game and taking points off the supposed 'big six'. Liverpool have raised their game to compete week in week out while others have dropped points they would normally expect to win.