Liverpool vs PSV: The Reds poor form continues as Dutch champions put Slot's men to the sword

Liverpool suffered their second defeat in a row at Anfield as PSV thrashed the Reds in the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League.

The Red head into the clash with pressure to deliver, having suffered a 3-0 defeat against Crystal Palace in the Premier League at the weekend. 

However, they were unable to take the pressure off, as they were defeated 4-1 at Anfield, adding more tension to Arne Slot's managerial position.

As it happened

Arne Slot made two changes to the Liverpool side that lost to Nottingham Forest at the weekend. Hugo Ekitike is favoured over Alexander Isak, who is on the bench.

Alisson Becker made his return to the starting XI at the weekend, but Giorgi Mamardashvili is between the sticks tonight.

For PSV, former Tottenham winger Ivan Perisic started the game after doubts over his fitness. Ricardo Pepi, who scored the winner the last time these two sides met, was on the bench.

Just five minutes into the game, the visitors took the lead from the penalty spot after Virgil Van Dijk handed the ball in the penalty box. However, Liverpool got back into the game with the equaliser in the 15th minute from a rebound from Dominik Szoboszlai.

Liverpool were shocked entering the second half as Guus Till gave PSV the lead. The Reds were put to the sword with the third goal from Couhaib Driouech.

The visitors finished the job with the fourth goal, killing any hope of a comeback for the Reds. Driouech was given a cutback on a platter and he made no mistake in slotting the ball past Mamardashvili.

The game ended 4-1 in favour of PSV, making it the second time in a row they have defeated the Reds. Following the defeat, pressure continues to pile on Slot as his position at Anfield looks to be shaky.