Liverpool 1 Man Utd 2: Match Review

Neil Atkinson's post-match review for The Anfield Wrap after Liverpool's 1-2 loss to Man Utd in the 2025-2026 Premier League at Anfield.

Liverpool created numerous chances, hit the woodwork three times, and dealt with a poor referee, but ultimately conceded from a set-piece late in the game.

It is, inarguably, not good enough. It is nowhere near good enough.

Liverpool's performance was marred by extended periods of disorganization, as if the players had never met before. Despite glimpses of promising play,

the snatches are good enough to earn draws and wins

, but these moments are not enough to sustain a winning performance.

The team's inconsistency is a major concern, with

brief glimpses of what could be

overshadowed by lackluster play. As Atkinson notes,

football matches don't work that way

, and Liverpool's current approach is not yielding desired results.

A potential counterargument is that Liverpool have faced tough breaks in their last four games, but Atkinson counters that

You get hard lines

Author's summary: Liverpool's inconsistent performance leads to loss.

Liverpool created numerous chances but failed to capitalize
Poor refereeing and conceding from a set-piece contributed to the loss
The team's disorganization and inconsistency are major concerns

The Anfield Wrap — 2025-10-19

Liverpool 1 Man Utd 2: Match Review

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