Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp was subject to x-rated chants at Old Trafford as Manchester United beat Chelsea convincingly.
The 49-year-old was pitchside as Sky Sports televised Erik ten Hag's side reaching the Champions League with the Reds' European fate sealed. Frank Lampard suffered another defeat in his caretaker role at Stamford Bridge with the loss confirming Liverpool will be in the Europa League next season - their first time since 2016.
During the build-up to the Red Devils' 4-1 win over Chelsea, Redknapp stood pitchside with Mary Earps, Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink with Kelly Cates presenting. United fans spotted the former midfielder who turned out 237 times for the Reds and wasted no time in making their feelings heard.
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The broadcast picked up the Old Trafford crowd chanting: "Jamie Redknapp, you're a w*****." The pundit tried to remain calm but couldn't resist a smirk as Hasselbaink turned to the 49-year-old with a smile.
Casemiro, Anthony Martial, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford were all on target for United as Joao Felix scored nothing more than a consolation goal with a minute of normal time remaining. The triumph sees them qualify for the Champions League with one game remaining this season.
They needed a draw pre-match to secure their place among Europe's elite and now it leaves the visit of Fulham as a dead rubber. Liverpool travel to already-relegated Southampton on the final day and with their fate sealed, it now seems likely the German tactician will ring changes and allow opportunities for youngsters and the fringe players to get game time in a red shirt.
After the full-time whistle went on Thursday night, Liverpool star Mohamed Salah expressed his devastation at failing to qualify in the top four.
"I’m totally devastated," the 30-year-old tweeted. "There’s absolutely no excuse for this. We had everything we needed to make it to next year’s Champions League and we failed. We are Liverpool and qualifying to the competition is the bare minimum.
"I am sorry but it’s too soon for an uplifting or optimistic post. We let you and ourselves down."
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