Arne Slot offers honest verdict on controversial goal in Man Utd vs Liverpool
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesArne SlotLiverpool fought back from two goals down against Manchester United at Old Trafford, only to then fall behind to Kobbie Mainoo's 77th-minute strike at the Stretford EndLiverpool head coach Arne Slot and midfielder Dominik Szobsozlai.(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was disappointed that Benjamin Sesko's goal was allowed to stand in the first half of the clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford.However, the Dutchman refused to blame that incident for the defeat that Michael Carrick's men inflicted on the Reds thanks to Kobbie Mainoo's winner, delaying Liverpool's mathematical qualification for the Champions League."If it is a touch, it is never a lot of course," Slot said on Sky Sports in the aftermath of the fixture. But I want to focus on how we conceded that second goal because that's where we can do better."After a poor first half, Liverpool managed to get back on level terms thanks to goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo, who pounced on mistakes from Manchester United.But from there, Slot's men didn't press on and take advantage of the surprise position that they found themselves in, allowing the host to regain control and eventually move in front again.MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 3: Benjamin Sesko of Manchester Utd scores his side's second goal for 2-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on May 3, 2026 in Manchester, United Kingdom.
(Photo by Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images)"In some ways the work that has been done, the way the players have played, we can take a lot from it," Carrick said."Qualifying for the Champions League felt a long way off in the distance at one point. It's not something we celebrate really, we just want to finish high up in the league."We scored a lot of goals; we have scored in the past five games.
Two setbacks could have knocked us but the players were quality, and we came out on top."Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. The Slovenian overcame that problem, however, to get on the scoresheet to double the Manchester United lead in the first half."He's been carrying a shin problem for some time," Carrick added.