Arne Slot breaks down how he was able to beat Manchester United

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot didn’t just mastermind a 3-0 thrashing of Manchester United at Old Trafford—he also delivered a live tactical dissection on Sky Sports that laid bare United’s vulnerabilities.

Slot’s first major test in charge of Liverpool saw him not only outwit Erik ten Hag but also provide a detailed analysis of the Red Devils’ evolving strategies that his side exploited to perfection.

Slot, whose team remains the only Premier League side yet to concede a goal this season, took apart United’s tactical approach with clinical precision. He highlighted the shift in United’s pressing game from last season’s man-marking midfield to a 4-4-2 setup, pointing out how this adjustment played right into Liverpool’s hands.

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Arne Slot emphasized how United’s reliance on high full-backs and Casemiro dropping deep left them exposed to Liverpool’s pacy wingers, Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.

“If you pick up the ball and can keep Diaz and Salah high, you’re constantly in a one-on-one situation,” Slot explained, crediting his relentless midfield trio for their role in Liverpool’s victory. “We had three of them today that kept running, and if they arrive in a duel, they are aggressive enough to win it.”

Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag was left to rue “two big mistakes” that led to United’s downfall, acknowledging Liverpool’s clinical finishing as the decisive factor. As United languish in 14th place, Slot’s tactical breakdown not only sheds light on Liverpool’s dominance but also raises serious questions about United’s current approach under ten Hag.

This analysis from Arne Slot, delivered with the same sharpness that defined his team’s performance, serves as a masterclass in exploiting the weaknesses of a traditional rival. As Liverpool continue their unbeaten run, the Dutchman’s tactical acumen is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about aspects of their promising start to the season.