UK TREND: Fans are astonished by Liverpool’s historic victory over Manchester United

6 March 2023

Manchester United were humiliated 7-0 by Liverpool in the Premier League, the biggest loss for the Red Devils since Boxing Day 1931. Since that defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers more than 90 years ago, this is the first time the Red Devils have lost by seven goals in any competition.

At Anfield, Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler said, “It’s one for the history books. Nobody could have foreseen this result.

Liverpool supporters expressed their joy

Liverpool team — *Liverpool’s incredible victory.*

Liverpool supporters have expressed their joy for their team and the goals they scored on social media in the wake of the incredible victory. Following the game, the Twitter hashtags #Liverpool, #LIVMUN, and #United 7-0 were trending at the top. With only a few tweets expressing their dissatisfaction with the team, captain, and game’s outcomes, Manchester United fans were noticeably quiet on social media.

Omg Man United 7-0 how? pic.twitter.com/HucHMGikMU

— Rory.kavanagh107 (@kavanagh107) March 5, 2023

The win was incredibly special for Liverpool fans, as they “beat their arch-rivals Manchester United with 7 goals for nothing, their biggest-ever margin of victory in the fixture”.

Liverpool beat their archrivals Manchester United 7-0, their biggest-ever margin of victory in the fixture https://t.co/LoAayWWAHd

— Alice Bailey (@Alice_Baileyy_) March 5, 2023

Fans were delighted to say the least with users highlighting points such as that “Football is not just about trophies, its about creating memories as well. Liverpool beating United 7-0 will still be getting talked about in 50 years”.

Football is not just about trophies, it's about creating memories as well. Liverpool beating United 7-0 will still be getting talked about in 50 years.

— Ian Mc (@McGlynnimino) March 5, 2023

Videos were also shared on twitter of Liverpool fans in the stadium during the match, chanting “viva Ronaldo” in front of Eric Tan Hag. As a way of annoying him, or as fans stated, “karma for disrespecting Cristiano Ronaldo.”

Liverpool fans chanting "VIVA RONALDO " ❤️

https://t.co/T6M8Ia3G8n

— CR7 Portugal (@CR7_PORFC) March 5, 2023

Fans were also creating memes about how Manchester united fans are “quite and embarrassed following this loss.” One individual shared a video of fan peeking at the game while their tv is covered with a cloth as they are clearly too embarrassed to watch.

How Manchester United fans watched the game against liverpool

Gary Neville Antony salah 7 0 pic.twitter.com/EEsLZUCsEc

— TRUTH (@Detruthx) March 5, 2023

Italian football Journalist Fabrizio Romano shared a video of Mo Salah on his twitter, along with the caption “Mohamed Salah becomes Liverpool’s all-time record Premier League scorer with his brace – its 129 goals!”

Mohamed Salah becomes Liverpool’s all-time record Premier League scorer with his brace — it’s 129 goals 🔴🇪🇬 #LFC

“It’s very special! I'm going to go home, celebrate with my family and have a chamomile tea”, Mo Salah says.

🎥 @LFC pic.twitter.com/3w1w4tjknp

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 5, 2023

Manchester united fans on the other hand were saddened by the results. One individual shared “last week we were winning a trophy, this week we are holding seven to Liverpool. Life comes at you fast.”