Arne Slot claims VAR has worked against Liverpool all season after controversial Benjamin Sesko goal in defeat at Man United

Slot fumes at VAR 'pattern'

Slot believes a clear trend of officiating calls have punished his team all season after United secured a

European comparisons fuel frustration

The manager used the Old Trafford controversy to highlight previous grievances, citing glaring inconsistencies during Champions League fixtures. He remains bewildered by how similar incidents have been judged differently. "I remember PSG at home, getting a penalty for a soft touch on [Alexis] Mac Allister, VAR intervenes and it is not a pen," the Dutchman explained. "The other week, PSG gets one. This time, the referee stops play when a United player is injured off the pitch, but last week played continues when our goalkeeper is on the floor needing treatment."

Defensive errors haunt the Reds

Despite his anger towards the officials, the Liverpool boss refused to entirely absolve his squad of responsibility. The visitors fought back bravely from two goals down, only to leave empty-handed due to a late Kobbie Mainoo winner. Slot acknowledged that his players must improve their focus. "But the second goal [Sesko] we did not concede because of the handball -- we lost it because we lost the ball in a stupid position, so we have to first look at ourselves," he conceded. "This is a complete pattern over the season, but there is also a pattern we concede ridiculous goals."

The race for Champions League

Liverpool must now secure three points from their remaining matches against Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Brentford to guarantee a top-five finish. Slot is completely aware of the high stakes and expects an immediate response, demanding his players eliminate these recurring defensive mistakes to salvage their Champions League qualification hopes.