Overview
- Alexis Mac Allister struck deep into stoppage time for a 1-0 win at the City Ground after an earlier effort was ruled out for handball, a decision he said should have stood.
- The result initially pulled Liverpool level on points with Chelsea and Manchester United before United later moved three points clear by beating Everton.
- Arne Slot admitted Liverpool “did not play a good game” and said the team “got more than we deserved,” highlighting ongoing concerns over performance levels.
- Teenager Rio Ngumoha impressed off the bench and drew public calls to start from Jamie Carragher, Daniel Sturridge and Rio Ferdinand, with Slot praising the winger’s rapid progress.
- Florian Wirtz withdrew in the warm-up with a back issue that is being monitored, Jeremie Frimpong could return this week if recovery stays on track, and Conor Bradley remains out long term after knee surgery.