Liverpool manager Arne Slot has sparked fresh Premier League controversy after his side’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on October 19, 2025, blasting referee decisions that he says “completely changed the game.”
Slot fumed over the officials’ failure to stop play when Alexis Mac Allister suffered a head injury in the buildup to United’s opening goal, claiming Liverpool were unfairly punished for showing sportsmanship.
The flashpoint came inside the first minute when Virgil van Dijk’s accidental elbow left Mac Allister dazed on the turf, but the referee allowed play to continue. Bryan Bmeuo capitalized moments later with a curling strike, giving United the lead.
Despite Cody Gakpo’s late equalizer, Harry Maguire’s 88th-minute winner sealed the win for United, leaving Slot livid.
“We are not a team that fakes head injuries,” Slot insisted post-match. “The game should have been stopped. It’s about player safety.”
His comments have divided fans online — United supporters mocked the reaction, while Liverpool fans demanded improved concussion protocols and stricter officiating standards.
With Liverpool now sixth in the table on 13 points, Slot faces growing pressure ahead of crucial Champions League fixtures and the Merseyside Derby. As debates around VAR and player safety heat up, all eyes remain on the FA’s response to this latest Old Trafford controversy.
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