Liverpool fans rub salt into Man Utd wounds with brilliant title stunt near Old Trafford

Liverpool fans have aimed a brutal dig at rivals Manchester United - with a sign celebrating their title win a stone’s throw from Old Trafford.

A giant illuminated advertising hoarding over the main road passing United’s ground reads: “, just 37 miles to the country’s most successful football club.” have run away with this season’s - standing 15 points clear at the top with two games still to play.

Meanwhile, United have endured a miserable season and are currently languishing in 16th place - .

The cheeky stunt was carried out by Liverpool supporters' podcast The Anfield Wrap. Liverpool’s success this season the Reds level with United - with 20 title trophies each. In total each team has won 68 trophies, but with six European Cups to United’s three the Reds from Merseyside can claim they are the most successful team in English men's football history.

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Speaking about which is the bigger club earlier this month United legend said: “Talking about your bread and butter being the league title, you know, the accolade of the most successful club you could debate it maybe when United were on 20 titles, and obviously Liverpool do have more European Cups.

“But once Liverpool get level with Man United the painful thing to say is unfortunately the debate is over for a period until become successful again and win leagues.

“It should cause real tremors over at Old Trafford the idea that Liverpool, which is obviously a great football club, and now the most successful club and will be after today in English football.

“That really should cause heartache and pain because it took a lot to get ahead of Liverpool and they were miles ahead when Sir took over.”

Liverpool manager made history in his debut season, becoming only the second manager to win the Premier League with Liverpool after his predecessor .

After winning the league he said: “I will celebrate with a glass of beer or two, or three. I think we’ll have a little party. I know it will be special.”

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