Arne Slot's antics after Liverpool's defeat to Manchester United hit the headlines
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 03: Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on May 03, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Arne Slot failed to lead Liverpool to a win over Manchester United this season(Image: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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Liverpool's defeat to Manchester United on Sunday was just the latest low point in the reigning Premier League champions campaign. The Reds fell to a 3-2 loss at Old Trafford that saw their bitter rivals officially capture Champions League football for next season.
The disappointing defeat did little to harm Liverpool's own chase for European football with Arne Slot's side needing just four points from their final three games to confirm their qualification.
Complaints revealed
Ibrahima Konate (5) of Liverpool passes the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool
Ibrahima Konate revealed what the Liverpool complaints were at half-time(Image: Conor Molloy/ProSports/Shutterstock)
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Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko scored in the first 14 minutes to ensure Liverpool went into half-time down 2-0. The Reds came out with vigour as Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo scored within nine minutes of each other before Kobbie Mainoo's 74th minute strike clinched the victory.
And Ibrahima Konate has revealed that complaints were made in the Liverpool dressing room around not winning enough challenges and displaying a stronger mentality.
The France international explained: "It was just about the mentality. In the first half we lost many challenges on the pitch. When it was 50-50, most of them Manchester [United] won them on the pitch.
"But in the second half we just had to change it and change the mentality. This is what we have done and that's why we scored two good goals with our pressing, with our aggressiveness. But we needed a little bit more."
Slot causes stir
As Slot walked back to the tunnel after full-time with his head down, he was subjected to heckles from United fans. While he stopped short of verbally hitting back, the Dutchman responded with a simple hand gesture, showing six fingers to the supporters.
The Reds boss seemed to signify the six Champions League titles Liverpool have won in footage that was posted on social media. Slot wasn't alone when biting back at the United faithful.
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Dominik Szoboszlai pointed to the gold Premier League badge on the sleeve of his shirt following full-time with Liverpool's status as champions soon coming to an end.