Liverpool: Arne Slott was angry with VAR for Man United’s defeat

On this wild afternoon at Old Trafford, chants of “Champions” were non-stop outside the pitch.

of Liverpool Fans had every right to remember last season’s triumph over their rivals, but it was a reminder at the time of just how poor their team’s defense of the title had fallen.

United finished 42 points behind them in 15th place and now look set to finish above the Slots side for the first time since the 2022-23 campaign.

Michael Carrick’s men also completed the league double Liverpool For the first time since 2015-16.

18 defeats in all competitions is the most since the Reds lost 19 in 2009-10, the most since Rafael Benitez’s last season at Anfield. Since 1962, there have been only three seasons Liverpool They have lost over 18 games in the campaign.

Those numbers sum up their problem.

It doesn’t take much of an eye test to sum it up either. He is six points behind in sixth place Bournemouth With three games left Liverpool The Champions League has to protect football and deserves some respect for that.

But watch this side every week and it’s clear to see that this is a team that is struggling and can’t wait for this campaign to finish.

Injuries have persisted, with record signing Alexander Isak absent at Old Trafford and third-choice Freddie Woodman and fourth-choice Armin Pesci as the two goalkeeper options.

Mohamed Salah will be sidelined with an injury in the directors box and how. Liverpool He could have done it with the Egyptian, who has scored more goals against United than anyone else in the Premier League.

Despite the omissions, Liverpool Carrick knew the task ahead of a resurgent outfit and despite having all week to prepare, he still produced a disappointing first-half performance.

Still, they went behind early to get United back into the game and a 2-2 draw was another one. Liverpool A mistake that helped the hosts secure the three points.

McAllister knew he should have cleared the lines before Kobbie Mainoo’s 77th-minute winner.

The slot represents the beginning of a new cycle this summer, he said earlier in the week. At the very least, he and his players must ensure that Champions League football is included.

“I wouldn’t say I’m worried (about qualifying) but I’m fully aware that we need three points and so I’m very angry because I didn’t get them,” he added.

“If you’re 2-2 and you come back 2-0, you should at least get a draw.”

But, deep down, regardless of his Champions League performance, he knows. Liverpool They are in the summer of change.