Arne Slot’s shot at redemption fades away after showreel of embarrassments | Andy Hunter

The spotlight intensifies on the manager, but what of a group of players who effectively surrendered at the Etihad?

Budapest or bust it is, then, for Liverpool’s hopes of silverware this season and quite possibly Arne Slot’s prospects of remaining in his job, although thoughts of this team reaching a Champions League final appear ludicrous in light of their gutless exit from the FA Cup.

A pity whistle on 90.04 from referee Michael Oliver sounded an appropriate death knell for a pitiful performance by the fading Premier League champions. So much for a shot at redemption for Liverpool and Slot as a defining period of five matches in 16 days commenced in humiliating fashion.