Liverpool Crisis Deepens as Arne Slot Suffers Historic 3–0 EFL Cup Defeat to Crystal Palace
Story: written by Joseph October 30,2025
Liverpool’s struggles under manager Arne Slot have worsened after a crushing 3–0 home defeat to Crystal Palace in the fourth round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday night — a result that exposed a worrying trend for the Reds.
Slot, who fielded a largely youthful side despite the team’s recent poor form, watched helplessly as Palace cruised to victory at Anfield. A brace from Ismaila Sarr and a late goal from Yeremy Pino sealed the win for the visitors, while Amara Nallo’s red card in the 79th minute compounded Liverpool’s misery.
The result adds to Liverpool’s growing concerns, as they have now lost six of their last seven matches in all competitions — the most defeats by any team across Europe’s top five leagues since September 27. Their recent slump includes league losses to Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Brentford, along with a narrow Champions League defeat to Galatasaray.
Their only bright spot in the past month came in Europe, where they thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt 5–1 away from home.
Wednesday’s humiliation marked a grim milestone for Liverpool — the first time in 91 years they have lost a domestic cup match at Anfield by three goals without scoring. The last time such a defeat occurred was a 3–0 FA Cup loss to Bolton Wanderers in February 1934.
With morale low and confidence fading, Slot faces mounting pressure to turn things around as Liverpool approach a critical stretch of fixtures. The Reds next host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday before welcoming Real Madrid in the Champions League. A daunting trip to Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium follows on November 9.
