Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast Defeat at Man City - but the fixture list should offer Arne Slot hope | Liverpool.com
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Nov 11, 2025 Liverpool faces challenges after a tough 3-0 defeat to Man City. The hosts debate whether fatigue played a role in the performance and discuss critical referee decisions. Concerns about Liverpool's recent form are raised, particularly regarding their away game decline. As they look ahead, the upcoming fixtures could provide a chance to regain momentum. They also analyze key player performances and the importance of finding a consistent starting XI for future success.
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Fatigue Hurt Performance Against City
- Liverpool looked visibly jaded after three games in a week and failed to sustain the required intensity against Manchester City.
- Michael Plant warns that maintaining high levels across Villa, Real Madrid and City was always difficult and contributed to the poor display.
City Midfield Outsmarted Liverpool
- Michael Plant noted City's less physical midfield still bullied Liverpool's supposedly stronger midfield on the day.
- That mismatch highlighted tactical and execution problems in Liverpool's central areas.
Lack Of Chance Creation Was The Biggest Worry
- Richard Garnett felt Liverpool failed to create chances and were regularly exposed whenever City attacked.
- He says the main concern was Liverpool offered too little threat and got dominated in transition.