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Arne Slot just got immediate sack verdict during Liverpool's mauling by Man City

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It was another afternoon to forget for Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who looked devoid of answers during his side's defeat to Manchester City 16:54, Sat, Apr 4, 2026 Updated: 16:58, Sat, Apr 4, 2026 Arne Slot did not hide his frustration at the Etihad Stadium (Image: Getty Images) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. It proved yet another dismal attacking performance from Liverpool's star man, prompting a scathing assessment from Ally McCoist.Speaking on TNT Sports, he said: "I didn't fancy him [to score the penalty].



It's a shame he's going out this way. He doesn't look like a confident man or a confident player at this moment in time."The scrutiny surrounding Slot's position appears to have intensified since early March with Liverpool securing just two victories from a potential seven fixtures.

The Liverpool manager offered a particularly scathing assessment following the match in which he lamented familiar issues that have troubled his team throughout this season.Arne Slot was taunted by Manchester City fans during Liverpool's heavy FA Cup defeat (Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)He told TNT Sport: "What has been missing for large parts of the season, converting our chances into goals. I think it was an even game up until they scored the penalty and the last time we played here we conceded just before half-time and again today."We get a penalty and we get a chance but that doesn't tell me anything.