Arne Slot's job at Liverpool hangs on defining period after thumping by Man City

Arne Slot's job at Liverpool hangs on defining period after thumping by Man CityMAN CITY 4-0 LIVERPOOL: An Erling Haaland hat-trick, strike from Antoine Semenyo and missed penalty by Mo Salah made it a miserable day for Liverpool, as they exited the FA CupCommentsSportopinionAndy Dunn Chief Sports Writer15:29, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesLiverpool were thrashed at the Etihad(Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)It is a familiar sight in the Etihad technical area. Casually-dressed guy cannot stand still, occasionally dropping his closely-shaven head into his hands in despair. Barely gives the fourth official a moment’s rest.‌And up in the stands, next to his daughter Maria, sat Pep Guardiola. The Manchester City manager was so laid-back, he was enjoying Bring Your Kids to Work Day.‌Down on the touchline, for Arne Slot, this was a daddy of a defeat. In every rant and every gesture, the despair was painfully clear. What can go wrong for Slot this season HAS gone wrong.‌For a good half an hour, the Premier League champions were the more threatening team, Mo Salah missing the pick of a some very presentable half-chances. And when Liverpool have missed chances this season, they have invariably been punished. This time, the punishment was brutal.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Hugo Ekitike shirt swap during Man City thrashing leaves Liverpool fans fumingREAD MORE: Ally McCoist delivers withering Mo Salah verdict after Man City nightmare - 'A shadow'This was the first of five games in 15 days for Liverpool - ending with the Merseyside derby on April 19 - that could well decide Slot’s future. The spell could not have got off to a worse start.‌First things first, City have rediscovered their peak attacking panache. And Haaland’s hat-trick was peak Haaland. Confident penalty, perfectly-timed run and header, thumping half-volley.Between the last two, Antoine Semenyo dinked home a finish Haaland wo...