Three defeats in a row — for the first time under Slot — means Liverpool are now playing catch-up, and for the first time in a while, there’s intense pressure on performances.

Harry Maguire's late header bookended Manchester United's surprising, streak-shaking 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

Liverpool predicted lineup vs. Man Utd (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he called a squad meeting on Monday to discuss the club's poor form - but insisted it was not a "crisis" summit.

Ruben Amorim's side secured their first league win at Anfield since 2016 as the champions suffered a fourth loss in a row

Liverpool’s success against Amorim’s 5-4-1 defensive shape was fleeting, but Arne Slot didn’t opt for a drastic overhaul until the hour mark, after Gakpo hit the woodwork for a third time. The Reds’ 4-2-4 included all of their shiny new toys from the summer, with Isak partnering Hugo Ekitiké up top and Florian Wirtz playing in midfield.

Sunderland provisionally moved up to second in the Premier League after Chemsdine Talbi scored in stoppage time to complete a stunning 2-1 comeback win at Chelsea.

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Arsenal maintained their winning momentum in the Premier League after beating Burnley 2-0 away from home while Manchester United battled to a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest.