TAA GOES MIA

Kop star looked like he was already at the Bernabeu... contract rebel could become a major title distraction for boss Slot

- JOHN CROSS

THEY have made so few slip-ups this season that it made this one feel even bigger.

And suddenly it feels like it has all become about Trent Alexander-Arnold and the distraction Liverpool's title charge did not need.

Arne Slot's side have been virtually unstoppable this campaign but Manchester United found a new resolve and determination to seize on a rare feeling of uncertainty at Anfield.

It felt like after both United goals and each chance the Reds conceded, the TV cameras panned on Alexander-Arnold because the England full-back had made another mistake.

After a week of stories about Real Madrid's pursuit of Alexander-Arnold, it looked as if the defender was already thinking about life at the Bernabeu.

Liverpool have been adamant they will not let the 26-year-old go before his contract expires at the end of the season and have already rejected one approach from Real Madrid.

But after United's first goal, one fan shouted at him: "If you don't want to be here, just f*** off.