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Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledged that his team struggled against Manchester City’s tactical setup, resulting in a 3-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.
City established a two-goal advantage by halftime, with Erling Haaland and Nico Gonzalez finding the net.
Jeremy Doku, the Man of the Match, scored a spectacular third goal in the second half, narrowing the gap to Arsenal to four points for the hosts.
In an interview with BBC's Match of the Day, Slot stated, “In the first half, they completely dominated. We found it very challenging to cope with the number of players they had moving between the lines.
“Going 2-0 down made it even more difficult to change things in the second half when you come here.”
Regarding Virgil van Dijk’s disallowed goal, Slot remarked, “Once again, we did not perform well in the first half. The scoreline of 2-0 at halftime was a fair representation of the game. However, I disagree with the decision regarding the goal. In my opinion, that was a legitimate goal. Immediately after the match, people showed me the goal City scored against Wolves last season.
“To me, that was a similar situation. I was taken aback because the first thing you do when you score is look at the linesman, and it took 14 seconds before he raised his flag. Such moments didn’t assist us, but once more, City being 2-0 up at halftime accurately reflected the match.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Liverpool's manager say about the match?
Manager Arne Slot admitted that Liverpool struggled against Manchester City's tactics and acknowledged that the scoreline reflected their performance.
What was the outcome of the match?
Liverpool lost to Manchester City with a score of 3-0, with goals from Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez, and Jeremy Doku.
Was there any controversy during the match?
Yes, there was controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk’s disallowed goal, which Slot believed should have counted.
