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Alexander Isak misfires as major Liverpool worry becomes clear - 5 talking points vs Man Utd
Liverpool lost at home to Man Utd as the poor run of form from Arne Slot's side continued. This is what we spotted as Harry Maguire headed home what proved to be the winner.
Manchester United secured a stunning victory an Anfield to condemn Liverpool to an unbelievable fourth consecutive defeat as the visitors won a pulsating derby 2-1. There was controversy just seconds into the match after Bryan Mbeumo fired the visitors in front,
Liverpool are using a new tool which helps them make decisions in regards to substitutions - with Alexander Isak already impacted by it. Isak signed from Newcastle in a British-record £125 million transfer on transfer deadline day in a deal which sent shockwaves throughout the rest of the league.
Isak was by no means the only target of Sweden’s frustrations. Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres, who lined up alongside him for the full 90, only had two off-target efforts of his own and narrowly bettered Isak’s touch tally with 33.
Suffered a head injury after an accidental clash with Virgil van Dijk’s elbow in the lead-up to United’s opener, with Liverpool players complaining that the match should have been halted. Was forced to wear head protection afterwards. Left Ryan Gravenberch exposed at times as he pushed forward.
Manchester United secured a stunning victory an Anfield to condemn Liverpool to an unbelievable fourth consecutive defeat as the visitors won a pulsating derby 2-1
Liverpool signed Alexander Isak for a British record £125m on deadline day. Isak had made it clear all summer long that he wished to depart Newcastle - playing no part in the Geordies’ preseason