# Arne Slot comments on thrilling defeat at Old Trafford.

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- Published: 2026-05-03T17:11:11+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-02T09:40:52+00:00
- Publisher: Apito Final (apitofinal.pt)
- Section: Internacional
- Tags: Arne Slot, Kobbie Mainoo, Manchester United

## Key points

- Liverpool lost 3-2 at Old Trafford to Manchester United, after conceding two early goals and equalizing early in the second half.
- Kobbie Mainoo scored the decisive goal in the final minutes, and the defeat leaves Liverpool six points behind United, now third in the table.
- Coach Arne Slot praised his team's determination but admitted frustration, stressing the need to learn from mistakes and lack of consistency for 90 minutes.

## Article

Liverpool experienced a rollercoaster of emotions at Old Trafford in a dramatic 3-2 defeat to their eternal rival, Manchester United, in a match that shook the Premier League this Sunday. The Reds’ coach, Arne Slot, saw his team recover from a disastrous start with two early goals conceded, managing to equalize shortly after the start of the second half, but ultimately fell to a stunning strike from Kobbie Mainoo in the final minutes. This defeat leaves Liverpool six points behind Manchester United, who now occupy third place in the table.

After the final whistle, Arne Slot did not hide his frustration with the result but acknowledged his team’s bravery in responding to a difficult start. In exclusive statements, the Dutch coach said: “It was an intense game, where we showed determination to get back into it. The team fought until the last minute, but unfortunately, we couldn’t hold on to the result. We have to learn from our mistakes and keep working to make up ground in the table.”

Slot also highlighted the emotional impact of the clash on the team: “These games are always very demanding, especially in a stadium like Old Trafford. The players’ response was positive, but we lack the consistency to maintain control of the game for the full 90 minutes.”

The Reds’ manager knows that the tight schedule of the [Premier League](https://apitofinal.pt/internacional/bournemouth-sonha-com-europa-apos-vitoria-sobre-o-crystal-palace/) leaves no room for rest and has promised that the team will continue to fight to recover lost points: “We are aware of the importance of every game at this stage of the season. Our ambition remains intact, and we will give everything to achieve our goals.”

With this defeat, Liverpool sees [Manchester United](https://apitofinal.pt/internacional/manchester-united-vence-liverpool-em-classico-emocionante/) pulling away in the battle for the top of the table, increasing the pressure for the upcoming challenges. Arne Slot’s team urgently needs to find solutions to avoid setbacks and stay strong in the title race.

This historic clash between two giants of English football has once again proven that the [Premier League](https://apitofinal.pt/internacional/bruno-fernandes-perto-de-bater-recorde-de-assistencias-na-premier-league/) is a constant battle, where every point counts and where mental resilience is as crucial as technical quality on the pitch. The Reds’ fans are now hoping for quick and effective responses from their manager to turn the negative tide and bring glory back to Anfield.

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