The Reds went ahead in the game from a stunning Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick but Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland responded for the away side to put a huge dent in the Reds’ hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
It is likely the top five places in the Premier League will be enough for a Champions League spot next season but Liverpool are now four points behind Chelsea, who occupy fifth.
They have won just six Premier League games since September with 11 wins, six draws and eight losses this season. Pressure is mounting on manager Arne Slot after another lacklustre Anfield display.
Here are the favourites to replace him if the club hierarchy opt to sack the Dutchman...
Odds - 25/1
1. Cesc Fabregas
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Odds - 25/1
2. Enzo Maresca
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Odds - 20/1
3. Andoni Iraola
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Odds - 16/1
4. Steven Gerrard
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