Fernandes suggests Liverpool supporters turned against their own team during Anfield loss

Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester United at Anfield sparked plenty of reaction from the visitors, with Bruno Fernandes quick to share his perspective on the tense atmosphere.

The United skipper claimed the frustration from the home supporters actually “helped” his side during what became Liverpool’s fourth consecutive loss.

Speaking to the Evening News, Fernandes said United’s strong first-half performance unsettled sections of the Anfield crowd.

“The fans were making it harder for their team by booing a bit, wanting them to move the ball faster,” he said. “That’s the style Liverpool prefer.”

The Portuguese midfielder added that by deliberately slowing the tempo, United found “massive spaces through the middle” and executed their first-half game plan “very well.”

It was a frustrating afternoon for Arne Slot’s men, who struck the post three times before Cody Gakpo briefly restored parity. But Harry Maguire’s late header clinched a 2–1 win for Ruben Amorim’s side – their first victory at Anfield in years.

The loss left Liverpool third in the table and piled more pressure on the reigning champions after a difficult start to the campaign.

After the match, Virgil van Dijk shared an image of The Kop banner reading “Support & Believe,” urging unity amid the dip in form.

Jamie Carragher, meanwhile, voiced concerns about Liverpool’s defending, commenting during the game: “Liverpool just aren’t at it defensively right now. Until that’s fixed, they can’t win the league.”

Those worries are likely to grow following Fernandes’ comments, which suggested the home crowd’s frustration played right into United’s strategy.

Slot, who named an unchanged lineup from the Chelsea defeat before the break, will know his team must respond — not only on the pitch but also in restoring belief among the supporters.

As Fernandes summed it up: “We knew they were under pressure when they had time on the ball… we had to enjoy that.”