Manchester United secured a significant win at Anfield against Liverpool, ending a near decade-long drought at the rivals' stadium. The result marks Liverpool's fourth consecutive loss, intensifying scrutiny on manager Arne Slot amid integration challenges with new signings.
Manchester United triumphed over Liverpool at Anfield, with Harry Maguire scoring the winning goal in what Ruben Amorim described as the biggest victory of his tenure. This marked United's first win at the venue in almost 10 years, providing a morale boost after a challenging period. For Liverpool, the defeat extended their losing streak to four games, including three in the Premier League, following losses to Chelsea and this matchup against a struggling United side.
Liverpool, last season's champions who invested over 400 million pounds in reinforcements, now face a battle for a top-four finish. Manager Arne Slot is navigating a transitional phase, integrating high-profile signings such as Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez into the squad. However, the team has appeared disjointed, with slow build-up play, vulnerabilities in midfield, and poor set-piece defending. Mohamed Salah has endured his longest spell without a non-penalty league goal in seven appearances, while Alisson remains sidelined by injury. The club is also grappling with the grief from Diogo Jota's tragic loss.
Virgil van Dijk emphasized unity post-match, stating, “It’s an interesting time now, because we have to stick together.” Critics have questioned Slot's player management, including benching in-form Ekitike for Isak and deploying Kerkez out of position as a left-sided center-back. With Arsenal four points ahead and performing strongly, Liverpool's title defense hangs in the balance as they approach the international break.