Sunday’s clash between the Barclays Premier League’s two most successful clubs, Liverpool and Manchester United, once seen as England’s very own Clasico, proved to be an uneventful affair.
The two sides played out a drab 0-0 first-half, making only one shot on target, as fans expected to see the Reds and the Red Devils share a points.
HT: 45 mins, 1 shot on goal #LIVMUN Download the LiveSoccerTV app: https://t.co/Atom7JtRrU pic.twitter.com/2tjtsPAk28
— LiveSoccerTV.com (@LiveSoccerTV) January 17, 2016
Fortunately for Louis Van Gaal’s boys, captain Wayne Rooney went from zero to hero at Anfield, scoring the decisive winner in the 78th minute to hand his side all three points.
Phil Jones, who was in the away stand with the traveling Man United supporters, could not hold back the excitement, as he was videoed celebrating the winning goal widely with the Red Devils fans.
Here is how Phil Jones celebrated Rooney's winner
Our Fans are the best! Buzzing! #AwayDays #MUFC https://t.co/aXXaSh1D7s
— Phil Jones (@PhilJones4) January 17, 2016
Unfortunately for football lovers, that was one of the few highlights from Sunday’s clash, as both teams struggled to put on a thrilling matchup.
Phil Jones falling asleep during Liverpool vs Man Utd?
And Phil Jones is already asleep... #LIVMUN Download the LiveSoccerTV app: https://t.co/Atom7JtRrU pic.twitter.com/n1Dz9AOvOI
— LiveSoccerTV.com (@LiveSoccerTV) January 17, 2016
Rooney did, however, set a new league record in the winner over Liverpool, becoming the player with the most goals for a single club in the English Premier League.
The Three Lions skipper leapfrogged Arsenal legend Thierry Henry with his 176th goal for the Old Trafford side.
Most goals for one club in the Premier League: 176 - Rooney. 175 - Henry. 148 - Shearer. pic.twitter.com/vsDFudpCMY
— 8 Fact Football (@8Fact_Footballl) January 17, 2016
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