"Liverpool's 4-1 Anfield defeat to PSV leaves them with nine losses in 12 games and deepens doubt over Arne Slot. For punters: backing Liverpool to avoid defeat looks risky — consider draws or away wins and short-term markets; betting on an immediate managerial sacking is unlikely, so avoid 'next manager' futures."
Liverpool in crisis after 4-1 Anfield defeat to PSV
Liverpool were dismantled 4-1 at Anfield by PSV Eindhoven, a result that has intensified scrutiny of Arne Slot and the club’s alarming form. Dominik Szoboszlai briefly levelled the match, but the Reds began the second half poorly and conceded three more goals, leaving them with nine defeats in their last 12 games across all competitions.
Anfield collapse extends worst run in decades
This defeat compounds a season of inconsistent results. Despite notable wins earlier in the campaign, heavy losses — most recently at Manchester City and at home to Nottingham Forest — have overshadowed positive moments. The team’s performances have trended downward even in matches where they scraped victories, raising questions about cohesion, tactics and confidence.
Pundits defend Slot but warn of mounting pressure
Former players and pundits have urged caution over calls to sack the manager, noting Slot led Liverpool to a Premier League title only months ago and that the club historically gives managers time after major success. Jamie Carragher urged patience and blamed the players for current failings. Steve McManaman and Steven Gerrard argued it is too early to pull the trigger, pointing to fixture difficulty and the club’s Champions League involvement. Stephen Warnock and Danny Murphy, while reluctant to demand immediate change, warned that results and performances must improve quickly — Slot faces a crucial sequence of fixtures that could determine his short-term future.
Key issues on and off the pitch
Tactical inconsistency, defensive lapses and a dip in collective confidence have been highlighted as major problems. The team’s inability to maintain intensity after conceding early goals and a worrying frequency of heavy defeats suggest deeper issues than isolated mistakes. While the manager retains support from some quarters, the squad must respond immediately to silence growing unrest.
Betting implications: how punters should react
Liverpool’s form makes backing them risky in short-term markets. Punters may prefer draws or backing away teams in upcoming fixtures, and consider small, short-duration bets rather than large accumulators on Liverpool. Market attention on “next manager” futures is likely to be overstated — a managerial sacking before season’s end remains possible but not the most likely immediate outcome, so those markets carry high variance. Look for value in match-specific markets (result, goals under/over, correct score) rather than long-term managerial props.
What to watch next
The coming fixtures are pivotal. Immediate tests will determine whether Liverpool can arrest the slide or if pressure continues to mount on the manager and players. Improvement in defensive stability, regain of squad confidence and sharper game management will be essential to reversing this alarming run.
Former Liverpool players and pundits including Jamie Carragher have shared their views on Arne Slot's future at Anfield amid their worst run of form in more than 70 years
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