Alexis Mac Allister warns Liverpool of crucial mistake to avoid against Manchester United

Alexis Mac Allister has issued a Premier League title warning ahead of Liverpool’s upcoming match against Manchester United on Sunday.

The Argentina international remains focused on maintaining momentum as Liverpool prepares for the second half of the Premier League season. Despite their strong start, Mac Allister insists the team “will not get carried away” by their early success. After a rare midweek without a fixture, Liverpool will face fierce North West rivals Manchester United at home this Sunday afternoon.

Currently sitting six points ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League, Liverpool enjoys a game in hand over their nearest competitors, having concluded 2024 with a commanding 5-0 victory over West Ham United last weekend.

The squad returned to the AXA Training Centre on Thursday after a three-day break following the win over West Ham, which marked their 23rd victory in 27 games across all competitions this season.

However, Mac Allister emphasizes that the team is not complacent about their progress. They are determined to keep their focus on continuing their strong form, particularly as they look to capitalize on the current struggles of Manchester United, who have lost their last three Premier League matches under new manager Ruben Amorim and are now 14th in the table.

“We’ve been in a really good moment and the feeling in the squad has been super-positive,” Mac Allister said. “But as we always say, at a club like this there’s no time to rest or get carried away with what’s happened – you just have to try to win and think about the next game.”

He also highlighted the importance of squad depth, saying: “We know that players who come into the side at the start or as substitutes are really important and if you want to win trophies, you need them. Of course, you don’t want to be on the bench, but we know what every guy here, when he comes in, does his best for the team.”

Under new manager Arne Slot, Mac Allister has taken on a slightly different role this season, playing in a defensive midfield pivot. He has featured in every match except two, when he was suspended.

Reflecting on Slot’s impact since his summer arrival to replace Jurgen Klopp, Mac Allister said: “It’s been a good feeling from day one. From the very start we saw a little bit of the way he wanted us to play and as a group I think we really embraced it. We’re all comfortable with the way he wants us to play, with the tactical ideas that he’s brought with him. I think you can tell that we’re very happy.”

He added: “It’s not easy for a new coach to come in, especially after a legend like Jurgen Klopp who was here for so many years and won so many things. I’m happy for Arne and for the whole group because the truth is that we work very hard and we’re doing so in a great way. So hopefully we can crown it by winning him a trophy or two.”

Mac Allister has contributed a goal and two assists in his last three matches, playing a key role in setting up two goals in the West Ham game. “I like to score goals, I like to assist, I want to put even more into that, into improving my numbers, and I think I can do that,” he said. “So I’m happy for what I’m achieving but at the same time I always want a little bit more.”