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Daily Mirror
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David McDonnell

Wout Weghorst leaves Manchester United fans FURIOUS with Anfield tunnel gesture

Wout Weghorst enraged Manchester United fans by touching the iconic 'This Is Anfield' sign before Sunday's 7-0 mauling.

Footage emerged of on-loan United striker Weghorst touching the famous sign in the Liverpool tunnel as the teams walked out before kick-off. It is customary for Liverpool players to touch the sign as a mark of respect and superstition before heading out to play, but not for United players to follow suit.

Liverpool trio Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Trent Alexander-Arnold all touched the famous sign as they walked under it, but found themselves in the odd position of being joined by an opponent from their fiercest rivals.

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