In September, Liverpool struggled and recorded only one win in Premier League matches. On 12 September, the away match against Birmingham City ended goalless, with Neuer named Man of the Match following several key saves in a match where Birmingham had the upper hand. Liverpool could have won, however, as Gerrard had a penalty claim waved away in the first half. It was clear foul but referee didn't give the penalty. ( At that time they didn't had V.A.R so can't review it referee call was final).
After match klopp protested Infront of media and Goten 1 match ban and 50k from F.A. because he accused referee for not giving penalty
From Liverpool side Asad paid the 50k to show that Liverpool is standing with there coach.
Four days later, the side started the group stage phase of the Europa League with a comfortable victory against Steaua București at Anfield. Inside the first minute, lewandowski took advantage of a defensive slip to score the opening goal. Despite Steaua drawing level within a quarter of an hour, Liverpool cruised to victory in the second half, with Milner scoring twice, including his first ever penalty for the club. Hummel's also scored his first of the season.
After the Match Asad and Klopp pressure was released temporary because next match is against Man UTD.
It was like premier league started A devil schedule for Liverpool at the start of season as Arsenal, Man city and Man UTD all were included in first 5 matches of the season.
And to make matter worse klopp is suspended for the game so the hope of getting any result is very thin.
The following Sunday (19 September) was the first North West derby of the season, with Liverpool travelling to Old Trafford to face Manchester United. Two goals from Dimitar Berbatov, including a bicycle kick, saw United go into a 2–0 cushion with half an hour left, when Suarez won a penalty, being pulled down by Nemanja Vidić. With Gerrard scoring from the spot, Liverpool's hopes were reinvigorated, and when bale was pulled down outside the box,Xavi Alonso took the free kick with great precision, drawing Liverpool level, kissing the TV camera in celebration. The Liverpool joy was short-lived, as Berbatov scored his third goal from a header less than ten minutes from time. This meant Liverpool had only Seven points from five games, The public opinion was once again against Klopp and Asad, Most people problem was not Liverpool performance but Asad spending so much on coach plus almost 400 million in transfer market and then team is still performing badly Specially Against city. And they Also lost against there biggest rival Man UTD.
Man UTD fans were teasing Liverpool fans and player by chanting (.... Not Everyone is Furgson)
Because Klopp multi year deal they thought Asad was coping them and Arsenal but he hire the wrong coach.
Liverpool were under huge pressure because fan expectations and hope's.
but with two home matches against unfancied sides coming up next the chance was with them to steady the ship with 2 wins and regain there form . Liverpool best game was still the performance against Arsenal.
In mid-week, Liverpool lost to Northampton Town in the League Cup at Anfield. It was the first time ever Liverpool had lost to a fourth-tier team, and the team was heavily criticised by the fans following the display from what essentially was the second XI. The loss was on penalty kicks, following 1–1 at full-time and 2–2 after extra time. Following Milner late equaliser, Liverpool were lucky to scrape through to the shootout, where Suarez missed his penalty and the side went out in humiliating fashion.
This was a heavy blow for the young Liverpool players because the pressure from England media was on them and Almost every one a part from some Liverpool fans were laughing and criticizing them.
Liverpool at least got a gift against Sunderland at home, as a brief touch on the ball by a Sunderland player was deemed enough for referee Stuart Atwell to let the play go on. Suarez snapped up the ball and assisted G.bale for a controversial goal. Atwell was not awarded with any more Premier League matches for the rest of the calendar year as a result of the goal. Sunderland turned the deficit thanks to a brace from Darren Bent, one of them from the penalty spot. Liverpool was spared the embarrassment of a third consecutive defeat thanks to a header from Gerrard following Suarez second assist of the afternoon. and a late goal from lewandowski who run on to the cross of Alba before defender could close him down and flixed the ball with his health to score a stunning goal and wining Liverpool the match.
Liverpool fans , players and coaches all sigh of relief as the 2 game winless run ended.
A few days later, Liverpool claimed a 3 :0 win away from home against Utrecht in the Europa League Goal scorers were Lewandowski, Milner and Antonio Griezmann As Liverpool win there second Europa league match.
In this match Liverpool team were showing signs of recovery and Asad could see the future klopp style from the way they played. It was good to see Liverpool once again play well.
Asad was wondering before did he made a mistake because public opinion was also getting in his head but After watching this match he calmed himself down and thought carefully that these players will perform better and better in future plus klopp is there so you don't need to worry at longest it would take one season to Liverpool fully jelled and ready. And they would shock the world next season.
Asad also laughed at himself for believing in the novels he read in previous life that you sign good coach and players and your team suddenly will become best in the world, But reality is completely different ( Some time Asad thought did he became Liverpool Toad ( Chelsea current owner in 2023) Sign players at high price and performance is zero). But He knows the player he signed were gonna be great in future because Chelsea owner didn't have that advantage.
and it's September ended with Liverpool team in 9 position in premier league.