Liverpool’s title hopes suffered a blow when they were defeated 2-0 by their Merseyside rivals less than two weeks after Alexander-Arnold’s comments about Arsenal. Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the goals that led to Liverpool’s defeat, with Alexander-Arnold’s defending coming under criticism from supporters on social media. One fan pointed out Alexander-Arnold’s failure to challenge Calvert-Lewin during the second goal, while another criticized his overall defensive performance.

In response to the criticism, some fans took a sarcastic approach, suggesting that Alexander-Arnold’s poor defending might be attributed to his “mentality.” If you’re interested in receiving daily Mirror Football content and special offers, feel free to join our new WhatsApp community. You can also check out our Privacy Notice for more information.