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.

After four-straight defeats the narrative around Liverpool's struggles is growing. But what needs to be fixed? And how can Arne Slot do it?

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Instead of the familiar Standard Chartered sponsor splashed across the front of the famous red kit, Liverpool’s players were decked out with the two words “Play On” emblazoned in large font on their midriffs for United ’s visit to Anfield.

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

United gave Liverpool a taste of their own medicine as Harry Maguire scored late to give his side a 2-1 win at Anfield

Manchester United's Harry Maguire struck a late header to seal a thrilling 2–1 Premier League victory over Liverpool on Sunday, ending their nine-year drought without a win at Anfield and dealing a blow to the reigning champions' title chase.

The managers aim to find balance at Anfield after early-season turbulence, with the champions aiming to snap a three-game losing streak, the longest of Arne Slot’s managerial career to date

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Liverpool slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat for the first time in 11 years as Manchester United won 2-1 on Sunday to end their near decade-long wait for victory at Anfield.