Liverpool 1-2 Man United: 4 losses in a row for messy Reds

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Liverpool suffered their fourth defeat in a row for the first time since 2014, this time at Anfield as rivals Man United earned a 2-1 victory against a struggling mess of a side. Liverpool 1-2 Man United Premier League (8) | Anfield Sunday, October 19, 2025 Goals Mbeumo 2′ Gakpo 78′ (assist: Chiesa) Maguire 84′ Liverpool unchanged – meaning Wirtz on the bench!

Controversy kicks off another poor first half Slot spoke pre-match about the unpredictability of a United side without expected starter Sesko and Liverpool were a goal down within 90 seconds – in controversial circumstances. Half-time: Liverpool 0-1 Man United More chaos in the second half Gakpo hit the woodwork for a third time shortly after the restart after again being allowed to cut onto his right, with the Dutchman clearly the Reds’ most dangerous attacking threat.

It meant another switch in formation to a 4-2-4, with Szoboszlai moving to right-back meaning a two-man midfield of Wirtz and Jones. TIA Man of the Match: Cody Gakpo Referee: Michael Oliver Liverpool: Mamardashvili; Bradley (Wirtz 62′), Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch (Jones 62′), Mac Allister (Ekitike 62′); Salah (Frimpong 85′), Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Isak (Chiesa 72′) Subs not used: Woodman, Gomez, Robertson, Ngumoha Man United: Lammens; De Ligt, Maguire, Shaw (Yoro 85′); Amad (Dorgu 58′), Casemiro (Ugarte 58′), Fernandes (Mainoo 85′), Dalot; Mount (Sesko 61′), Mbeumo, Cunha Subs not used: Bayindir, Heaven, Mazraoui, Zirkzee Next match: Eintracht Frankfurt (A) – Champions League – Wednesday, October 22, 8pm (BST)