It was another dismal night for Liverpool as the defending Premier League champions suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at home to Crystal Palace. The Reds were undone by an Ismaïla Sarr brace and a late strike from Pino, marking their fourth defeat in five matches and deepening the pressure on Arne Slot, Softfootball reports.
SoftFootball earlier reported that Arne Slot admitted the pressure is on him to deliver at Anfield and after this latest collapse, the weight on his shoulders only grows heavier.
Liverpool Fans Turn on Slot After Another Anfield Embarrassment
For many Liverpool fans, the loss was a breaking point. Questions around Arne Slot’s tactics, selections, and post-match comments dominated discussions online, with supporters split between frustration and reluctant faith.
@roseangel captured the growing tension:
I can’t believe Liverpool, the Premier League defending Champions, are having these awful results. If there’s no turnaround, Arne Slot might not pass December as the Head Coach.
@lfctrio added:
Big decision from Arne Slot tonight and he has to own it. Something should be done for the fans that paid and travelled for that though. So out of touch and not a good look tbh.
Even heartfelt support came with a tone of disbelief. One emotional note from @rapperghulz read:
As we move forward, let’s take a moment to remember the greatest loss we faced before the season began. Think of our brother Diogo Jota and strive to make him proud with your performance. I still believe in the team — we have the opportunity to honour D.J. and make him proud by the end of the season. We are Liverpool. YNWA.
Despite the humiliating loss at anfield, Liverpool posted the full match highlights on its YouTube channel for fans to watch and react on what went wrong during the game. They posted:
But not everyone was in the mood for optimism. @rianA criticized Slot’s post-match statement harshly:
Reading his statement all I see is excuses as always. People that make excuses for everything refuse to take responsibility and acknowledge there’s a problem and how to fix it. Classic symptoms of ‘I don’t know wtf I’m doing.’
The calls for change grew louder. @albush wrote:
I will be forever grateful — Slot helped us win our 20th, but this season has been embarrassing beyond belief. Sorry, with such disappointment, a genuine Liverpool fan doesn’t need to read Slot’s verdict on this terrible loss. Perhaps it’s time #LFC considers a change!
Others pointed to a deeper tactical problem. @5ivefinbontech analyzed:
When you keep recycling the same lineups, the same tactical ideas, and the same justifications, it stops being strategy and starts becoming stubbornness disguised as conviction. Slot’s comment about having done ‘the same selection last season’ only makes things worse. The game evolves week by week, and managers who cling to past logic usually get outpaced by those willing to adjust.
Arne slot has come under immense pressure to deliver in his second season at anfield. The Liverpool manager in is post match interview shared via the teams official YouTube channel, talked about his team selections, what went wrong and how the team is set to bounce back. Watch the full interview below:
The fanbase, though divided, agreed on one thing — the pressure is real. @parodsharma summed it up:
Arne Slot sticking to his guns despite the losses—bold or stubborn? Liverpool fans are split, with some demanding change while others back his consistency from last season. Tough times ahead either way! #LFC #ArneSlot.
And @exengineer added a reflective note:
When every match becomes a must-win, the test isn’t just of skill — it’s of resilience. How Liverpool responds to pressure now will define not just their season, but their spirit.
Palace Fans Celebrate Famous Win at Anfield
While Anfield drowned in frustration, the mood in the Crystal Palace camp was electric. Fans hailed Ismaïla Sarr’s brilliance and the team’s collective display that silenced the home crowd.
@thehodgeman wrote:
Pino really is quality. Scored for Spain, now scored tonight. Great replacement for Eze. #LIVCRY #CPFC.
@iyawosesko joked:
Crystal Palace will win the league if they play Liverpool every weekend.
After the game, Crystal palace shared via its official X handle, the team reaction heading down the anfield tunnel after beating Liverpool to qualify for the quarter finals of the EFL cup. They posted:
@femiafc defended the win against critics:
Same Crystal Palace people saying the win wasn’t exciting enough. That is a GOOD side.
@adebrandwood gave a balanced take:
“Palace good value for the win. Two nice finishes from Sarr in the first half. The sending off seemed to be enough for most home fans who headed for the exit. Nice finish from Pino to end the game as a contest. Good songs in the away end too — not just the usual tunes.”
The numbers spoke for themselves. @amorimera highlighted:
“Ismaïla Sarr has scored 7 goals in 9 games against Liverpool.
Crystal palace star Ismailia sarr has been a thorn in the flesh when facing liverpool, the Senegalese has scored 5 times in his last 7 games against the reds, crystal palace via it’s official X handle posted the player’s fifth goal for the club against Liverpool. They posted:
Looking Ahead
Liverpool’s problems are mounting. The defending champions now look far from the dominant force they were last season. With four defeats in their last five matches and growing unrest among fans, Arne Slot’s job security is under alot of pressure.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, will take massive confidence from this win. Oliver Glasner’s men showed tactical discipline and cutting-edge finishing and with Sarr in red-hot form, the Eagles are becoming one of the league’s most dangerous counter-attacking teams.
For Liverpool, though, the message from fans is clear – the excuses are running out, and so is time.
