5 mind-blowing facts from the last time Man United beat Liverpool at Anfield
Manchester United’s last win at Anfield in 2016 was a significant event, highlighted by Wayne Rooney’s (pictured) winning goal, the absence of Covid-19, Erling Haaland’s youth, TikTok’s non-existence, and Donald Trump not yet being US President. Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP
Image: Paul Ellis/AFP
It’s fair to say that Manchester United’s win over Liverpool at Anfield in the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday had been a long time coming.
It’s been nine years since the Red Devils managed the feat at the fortress of Anfield in 2016.
Much has changed since then; Liverpool have won two EPL titles as Jürgen Klopp restored the club as a power in English football.
Arne Slot seamlessly continued that legacy with the second of those titles. However, it’s been so long since United beat Liverpool on their home turf that these are mind-blowing facts surrounding that fateful day a decade ago.
1. Wayne Rooney still had hair?
Wayne Rooney still had his own hair. Ok, not really, but he did score the winner for United on January 17, 2016.
2. Covid-19 was not a thing yet
The Covid-19 pandemic was still four years away from bringing the globe to a standstill.
3. Erling Haaland was still a boy
The current star Manchester City striker had not yet made his professional debut as he was still playing in the Under-19 leagues in Norway and had not yet turned 16.
4. TikTok didn’t exist
The current fourth-largest social media platform, TikTok, was still a year away from launching. Therefore, until now, no United fan had ever posted a current video about their team beating Liverpool until Sunday.
5. Donald Trump wasn’t US President yet
Donald Trump was almost exactly a year away from being elected as US President on January 20, 2017.