The rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United is one of the most intense in world football, and it has been reignited in recent weeks following Liverpool’s emphatic 3-1 win over their arch-rivals at Anfield.
The result has sparked a war of words between the two sets of fans, with former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher and former Manchester United defender Gary Neville at the centre of the debate.
Carragher has been particularly vocal in his criticism of United, and has made a number of statements that have not aged well in the wake of Liverpool’s victory. Here are four of his statements that have not aged well:
1. “Manchester United are a million miles away from Liverpool”
This statement was made by Carragher in the aftermath of Liverpool’s win, and it has not aged well given the fact that United are now just four points behind the Reds in the Premier League table.
2. “Manchester United are a team in decline”
Carragher made this statement in the same interview, and it has not aged well given the fact that United have won their last three Premier League games and are now just four points behind Liverpool.
3. “Manchester United are a team without an identity”
This statement was made by Carragher in the same interview, and it has not aged well given the fact that United have won their last three Premier League games and are now just four points behind Liverpool.
4. “Manchester United are a team without a plan”
This statement was made by Carragher in the same interview, and it has not aged well given the fact that United have won their last three Premier League games and are now just four points behind Liverpool.
It is clear that Carragher’s statements have not aged well in the wake of Liverpool’s win over Manchester United, and it is a reminder that football is a game of opinions and that opinions can change quickly.
It will be interesting to see how the rivalry between the two clubs develops in the coming weeks and months, and whether Carragher’s statements will age any better.