Liverpool beaten 2-1 by Manchester United

Liverpool lost 2-1 at Anfield to Manchester United, extending their run to four consecutive defeats in all competitions and exposing defensive frailties and set-piece problems. Analysts and data point to Trent Alexander‑Arnold’s departure to Real Madrid as prompting a tactical reconfiguration that has reduced Mohamed Salah’s involvement. Manager Arne Slot said Ryan Gravenberch is fit and Ibrahima Konaté is returning to training and should be available soon, while goalkeeper Alisson remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. New signing Alexander Isak is being eased into full fitness after a disrupted pre-season and is still searching for his first Premier League goal, with Slot and others urging patience. Virgil van Dijk and other players drew criticism for errors that contributed to early goals, leaving the club with urgent questions over personnel, tactics and set-piece defending after heavy summer spending and last season’s title.