Sunday, 16th March, 2014
Manchester United talisman Wayne Rooney has admitted that Liverpool have given him one of the worst days he has ever had today, as Brendan Rodgers' men ran out comprehensive 3-0 winners at Old Trafford.
Liverpool dominated the contest against their fierce rivals, with the Reds attacking throughout and winning three penalties, converting two, with the third goal coming from Luis Suarez six minutes from time.
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The defeat leaves Manchester United seventh spot in the Premier League, 12 points off a top four spot and 14 behind Liverpool, who are second.
And Rooney was pulling no punches post-match.
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"It’s one of the worst days I’ve ever had in football", Rooney admitted to MUTV.
"It’s hard to take.
"You have to give Liverpool credit – they played well – but it’s difficult to take. Nobody wants to lose, especially in this way, in your own stadium.
"It’s not nice."
Manchester United will now have to try and bounce back in midweek Champions League action against Olympiacos. They start the second leg of their Round of 16 tie at Old Trafford on Wednesday 2-0 behind.
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