Liverpool 1 - 2 Manchester United – Premier League Postmortem
With Liverpool looking to respond after a turbulent run of form, this clash with arch-rivals Manchester United carried enormous weight. Two historic clubs met under contrasting narratives — Arne Slot’s champions searching for rhythm and identity, while Ruben Amorim’s United arrived as organised disruptors with...
Alexander-Arnold’s Absence Forcing Tactical Evolution
The numbers in Sam Dean's recent report for The Telegraph show a team wrestling with identity, especially after the exit of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Arne Slot has already won a Premier League title in his debut season, yet this latest challenge is unlike anything he has faced.
The most damning statistic remains...
Cody Gakpo – Liverpool FC
On a day where Liverpool’s frustrations continued to mount, there were few redeeming performances to note. Yet amid the disjointed patterns and misfiring attack, Cody Gakpo stood out as the one player in red who carried consistent intent and composure. The Dutchman struck the woodwork three times, scored a well-taken...
The Premier League’s return after another tedious international break saw two titans of the English game come head to head, as United came trophy hunting at Anfield.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Giorgi Mamardashvili - 6.0
The giant Georgian stopper was unable to stop a superbly executed opening goal, however, he was alert and...
The Misuse of a Midfield Powerhouse
As Liverpool prepares to welcome Manchester United to Anfield, one of the most pressing questions for Arne Slot revolves around Dominik Szoboszlai — specifically, how best to use him. The Hungarian arrived as a beacon of energy and aggression, a midfielder built to dominate space, carry the ball through...
Alan Shearer Sides With Liverpool In Bold Combined XI
Alan Shearer has sparked debate across Liverpool and Man United fanbases after naming a combined XI ahead of their showdown at Anfield. The former Newcastle United striker has gone all in on Liverpool’s superiority, selecting ten players from Arne Slot’s champions and leaving space for only...
Liverpool’s Recent Wobble and the Search for Control
Liverpool’s title defence under Arne Slot has hit its first serious test. After a flying start to the season, the Reds have now stumbled to three consecutive defeats against Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea. They sit just one point behind Arsenal, but performances have raised questions among...
Szoboszlai Proves His Class on International Duty
Dominik Szoboszlai’s performance for Hungary this week may have provided a timely reminder of his true value — and perhaps a message to Arne Slot about how best to use him. The 24-year-old midfielder, who has been deployed in an unfamiliar right-back role for parts of Liverpool’s campaign,...
Arne Slot Urged to Make Major Liverpool Decision
Liverpool may be defending champions under Arne Slot, yet familiar cracks have appeared in defence. Credit to TalkSPORT for highlighting comments from former Premier League manager Alan Pardew, who believes the Reds’ inconsistency stems from constant rotation in the full-back areas. His solution is simple. Bring Andy...
A System Without Its Anchor
Since Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure in the summer, Liverpool have not simply lost a right-back — they’ve lost the man who made the entire right-sided structure function. Arne Slot has a tactical conundrum, one that goes far beyond defensive solidity or positional rotations. The Englishman’s absence has removed the team’s deep-lying...
