Manchester United's wage bill dropped by £5m between October and December 2022 following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
11.03.2023 - 19:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United fans have gotten their own back on social media today following Liverpool's 1-0 defeat to AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League's early kickoff on Saturday.
United supporters have had to go through a lot since last Sunday when Erik ten Hag's team crumbled at Anfield as they shipped seven goals to the Merseyside club. Reaction from both camps after the result was one of shock however, Liverpool supporters and pundits took great delight in teasing the Reds' fans. Chief among the tormentors was Jamie Carragher.
During his media duties on CBS Sport for the Champions League, Carragher proceeded to drink from a can of 7Up while dropping 'seven' puns into his conversation with ex-United 'keeper Peter Schmeichel. However, the Scouser has been notably absent on social media after today's result for his beloved team on the south coast.
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Phillip Billings' 28th-minute strike was enough to seal the victory for the Cherries. Mo Salah had the opportunity to equalise for the visitors in the second half after Liverpool were awarded a penalty for handball.
However, Salah's penalty went high and wide as the Premier League strugglers held on for a vital victory. After Carragher's shenanigans this week, many fans opted to mock his comments and actions on Twitter.
Some supporters suggested that Gary Neville should drink a can of Cherry Coke during tomorrow's Super Sunday while others made their own references to 7Up and Salah's penalty. Here are some of the highlights from the social media site.
Ten Hag's side return to action in the Premier League on Sunday when they host Southampton at Old Trafford. A win for the Reds would restore their ten point gap to Jurgen Klopp's team.
Manchester United's wage bill dropped by £5m between October and December 2022 following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester United legend Roy Keane joked that former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy was a "f****** idiot" as he recalled an altercation between the pair during their playing days
Marcus Rashford has spoken of the importance of Manchester United's fans after they showed support for Bruno Fernandes.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has unsurprisingly admitted that nobody could have expected Manchester United to lose at Anfield 7-0 on Sunday.
Jamie Carragher reckons Manchester United were reminded of how important Casemiro is to their side amid his uncharacteristic struggles during the 7-0 demolition against Liverpool at Anfield.
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Manchester United hero Gary Neville has hit back at Jamie Carragher after the former Liverpool player tried to get under his skin during an exchange on Twitter.
A teenage boy was arrested after a pitch invader collided with several players during Liverpool's drubbing of Manchester United.
Michael Owen was surprised Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag opted to play Marcus Rashford as a central striker in their heavy defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted that he had "no words" to describe his side's stunning 7-0 victory over Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane was not best pleased with being compared to Ted Lasso character Roy Kent during Sky Sports' coverage of Liverpool's 7-0 win over Manchester United.
Manchester United go into this weekend’s crunch Premier League clash with Liverpool riding the crest of a wave and still searching for trophies on four fronts.
Diogo Jota has attempted to pile the pressure on Manchester United by suggesting losing points 'isn't really an option' for the visitors this afternoon.
Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo has admitted he is excited to face Manchester United when the two sides meet at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.
Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool ought to be “aggressive” against Manchester United, admitting the visitors are “absolutely in form”.
Stefan Bajcetic insists 'there was nobody else' on his mind once Liverpool approached him over a move to Anfield amid known interest from Manchester United.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp praised Christian Eriksen, Casemiro and Marcus Rashford ahead of his side's meeting with Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that centre-back Joe Gomez will miss Sunday's clash with Manchester United at Anfield through injury.
Jurgen Klopp says Manchester United can expect "a big fight" from Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
Manchester United fans are furious that VAR adjudged the ball to have stayed in play in the build-up to Said Benrahma’s goal for West Ham in Wednesday’s FA Cup clash.