Jamie Carragher fears Liverpool’s losing streak will continue following the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United, with Arsenal now his Premier League title favourites.

But the Reds legend suggests Arne Slot’s side can still defend their crown even if they trail Mikel Arteta’s team toward the end of the season.

Following a brilliant start to the campaign, four consecutive defeats in all competitions have exposed Liverpool’s weaknesses and highlighted the poor performances of their star players.

Slot will need to turnaround their form and quick, with tricky games against Crystal Palace, Manchester City and Real Madrid on the horizon, but Carragher isn’t confident.

‘I feared this happening,’ the former defender told The Gary Neville podcast. ‘It almost feels like once that invincibility is gone – a little bit like with Man City last season – every [rival] team feels like they’ve got a chance.

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