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Alex James

Manchester United knew what they were getting with Wout Weghorst amid Anfield sign episode

Wout Weghorst is no stranger to being at the centre of things.

The Manchester United striker took to social media on Wednesday to put his side of the story across after a video emerged of him patting the 'This is Anfield' sign on the way onto the pitch ahead of the weekend game with Liverpool. On another day it might be something of nothing, but on a day when United were thrashed 7-0 it became a news topic.

The Dutchman explained it away as an attempt to wind up international team-mate Virgil van Dijk while referencing his respect and love for the United fan base. The 30-year-old has been under the spotlight in recent weeks having gone 11 games without a goal with pundits questioning his effectiveness, more so since he dropped into a number 10 position in recent weeks.

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