What Arne said about Red Devils tactics was right

FOOTBALL, similar to life itself, is very much about perception.

- By IAN DOYLE

What is viewed as an encouraging positive by some may be interpreted as a blistering negative by others.

Arne Slot discovered that for himself this week during the immediate fallout of Liverpool's dismal defeat at home to Manchester United last Sunday.

Slot pointed out his team struggled to find a way through a United side who started without a recognised striker, sat back with an organised defence and were more than happy to play the ball long.

For most who watched, it was a fair enough assessment.

But for some it was as one of the most grievous comments ever uttered against the Old Trafford outfit, with Slot facing accusations of being a sore loser.