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Manchester United Fans Taunt Liverpool But Reds Could Have The Last Laugh

Angela Asante, May 18 2011,
Could it be seen as the image of the week? Some Manchester United fans are apparently well in the mood of their English Premier League triumph, but Liverpool are plotting a comeback.
The motorway sign that has got Manchester United fans laughing while Liverpool supporters are fuming.
The motorway sign that has got Manchester United fans laughing while Liverpool supporters are fuming.
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English magazine The Sun reported on Wednesday on the issue—depicting the group of Manchester United fans behind the piece of work as “cheeky”. Actually, a motorway signboard close to Junction 24 on the southbound M6 portrayed Manchester United’s advantage over Liverpool in terms of league title wins as it wrote, “Liverpool 18” and “Manchester United 19”.

According to reports, the Merseyside Reds have asked the “offending” motorway sign to be removed. In another related story, Manchester United fans also organized a campaign to fire the 1985 hit entitled “19” of Paul Hardcastle at number 1 in the charts. The move is to honour the lucky number 19 at the contempt of Liverpool.

But will Manchester United supporters be taunting Liverpool for much longer? For Steven Gerrard, the near future will have the loudest voice. In an interview with The Mirror last weekend, the Liverpool captain affirmed:

“It is hurtful from our point of view [to see Manchester United break our league titles record] because we held it for so long. But you’ve got to give credit where it’s due.

“They have overtaken us for the time being. But the good thing from our point of view is that we are on our way back up and we will not give up the fight to overtake them again. Don't worry about that.

“That’s the motivation... to know that your bitter rivals have just overtaken you on league titles. We can still boast about the European Cups, of course.

“But we need to amend the 19-18. Myself and everyone else will be doing everything in our power to do that.”

Aston Villa vs Liverpool

Date: Sunday, 22 May 2011
Time: 11:00 ( US/Eastern )
Competition: England Premier League
Live/Repeat: Live
Venue: Villa Park (Birmingham)

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