Biggest Loss in 90 Years for Manchester United in 7–0 Rout at Liverpool

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates with Liverpool's Cody Gakpo during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on March 5, 2023. Jon Super/AP Photo

LIVERPOOL, England—Liverpool brought Manchester United crashing down to earth with a stunning 7–0 rout at Anfield on Sunday in the visitors’ worst competitive defeat in more than 90 years.

Only a week after winning the League Cup, United experienced its biggest defeat in the Premier League and the club’s joint-worst loss in all competitions.