Liverpool boss Arne Slot has big problem with two players after Man City defeat

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HOME News Politics Royal Showbiz & TV Sport Finance Travel Life & Style Shopping Football Tennis F1 Boxing UFC Cricket Rugby Golf Racing NFL NBA Other Snooker Darts Liverpool were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon, with Arne Slot's side now losing five of their last six Premier League games. 18:44, Sun, Nov 9, 2025 Updated: 18:50, Sun, Nov 9, 2025 Arne Slot's Liverpool have had a dire season so far (Image: Getty Images)Arne Slot has more than getting his coat dry to worry about when he journeys back home down the M62 on Sunday afternoon.

Liverpool and Manchester City, who have dominated the Premier League title race for the past eight seasons, displayed a stark contrast in class when they clashed at the Etihad.Despite regaining their footing with consecutive victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid, Liverpool were swiftly toppled by a formidable City in Pep Guardiola's 1000th match as a manager. This lacklustre performance is another blow in a season that is rapidly deteriorating for Slot - and two of his players are giving him a massive headache.Liverpool's defensive struggles this season are well-known, leading Slot to bench Milos Kerkez.

Doku was a persistent nuisance for Liverpool, and he scored a well-earned goal - City's third - with a stunning strike reminiscent of those typically seen from Mohamed Salah.However, Slot must address the centre-back pairing of Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk.Liverpool were heavily beaten by Man City (Image: Getty Images)Van Dijk's performance levels have declined this season. While he may feel hard done by with his goal being disallowed, his defending for City's second goal was inexcusable.