Liverpool, Manchester United and Harry Maguire
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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.
Harry Maguire headed home United's late winner as the champions were stunned at Anfield and slipped to a fourth straight loss
The Merseysiders begin the weekend a point off the top so there is no need to panic just yet. Slot will, however, be contemplating just how to get the best from his new-look attack, with Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz all having joined in the summer.
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Liverpool’s 2–1 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday afternoon condemned Arne Slot’s side to their fourth successive loss across all competitions, the club’s worst run of form since the dark days of Brendan Rodgers’s tenure more than a decade ago.
Arne Slot spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Liverpool's defeat against Manchester United: "It is always difficult to play against a team that defends in a low block and mainly plays the long ball. It makes it even more difficult when you go one down after one minute when one of our players are on the floor.
Liverpool and Manchester United both left big-money summer signings on the bench for their Premier League clash.
Liverpool will entertain Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday afternoon as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Reds suffered a tough 2-1 loss away at Chelsea before