Liverpool’s frustration deepened at Anfield as Cody Gakpo missed a clear chance to bring his side level against Manchester United.
Moments after United took an early lead, Gakpo found himself in the perfect position to equalize. A slick attacking move saw the Dutch forward receive a precise pass inside the box, but his shot went agonizingly wide of the post — leaving both the player and the home fans in disbelief.
It was the kind of opportunity Liverpool needed to capitalize on to regain control of the match. Instead, the miss has allowed United to maintain their lead and continue frustrating Arne Slot’s side with disciplined defensive play.
Gakpo’s reaction said it all — hands on his head, disbelief written across his face. It was a reminder of how fine the margins can be in matches of this magnitude, where a single chance can shift momentum entirely.
With the game still finely poised, Liverpool must now regroup quickly and find the cutting edge needed to break through. The atmosphere at Anfield remains tense, as the Reds push for an equalizer that could reignite their confidence in this fiercely contested encounter.
