Liverpool Fans Are Getting Worried About One Player After Shock Man Utd Defeat

Liverpool fans have been left concerned about one player after their 2-1 defeat against Manchester United at Anfield.

Arne Slot's side came into the derby having lost their last three games in all competitions.

And it was United who took the lead in under 90 seconds, with Bryan Mbeumo capitalising on poor defending from Virgil van Dijk to tuck his effort into the bottom corner.

Liverpool equalised with 15 minutes to play through Cody Gakpo, and will have had their sights on a winner.

But it was instead United who re-took the lead on 84 minutes, with Harry Maguire heading Bruno Fernandes' pin-point cross beyond goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.

Harry Maguire with a MASSIVE header to send the away end wild! 😱 pic.twitter.com/moUtr2aDsj

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 19, 2025

The goal proved to be decisive in what could prove to be a seismic day in the reign of Ruben Amorim as Manchester United manager.

It left Liverpool fans to reflect on a fourth consecutive defeat in what is their worst run since Slot was appointed to replace Jurgen Klopp last year.

Mohamed Salah missed a key opportunity shortly before Gakpo's equaliser, and has now gone four games without a goal or assist.

With Liverpool 2-1 down in the closing stages, the Egyptian was substituted, with Jeremie Frimpong taking his place.

Speaking on commentary for Sky Sports, Gary Neville said: "Maybe it's gone slightly unnoticed, but it tells you what Arne Slot thought of Mo Salah's performance for him to take him off when Liverpool need a goal."

And Reds fans had a similar view to the Manchester United legend, with one writing: "Salah what the f**k has happened?"

A second said: "Salah is starting to wind me up now."

A third added: "Salah has to either score or pass to Wirtz [for his late chance]. He does neither."

And a fourth wrote: "Salah this is painful to watch."

The result takes United up to ninth place - two points behind Liverpool, who stay third.