Liverpool now trails league leaders Arsenal by four points after suffering a 2-1 loss to Manchester United on Sunday. The reigning Premier League champions had entered the match following three straight defeats. Despite playing at Anfield, where they aimed to recover, it was United who struck first. Just one minute into the game, Amad Diallo assisted Bryan Mbeumo for the opening goal. After halftime, Liverpool responded, with Cody Gakpo scoring from a Federico Chiesa pass. However, Harry Maguire later headed in the decisive goal for Ruben Amorim’s side. This victory sees United rise to ninth place with 13 points, while Liverpool remains in fourth with 15 points.