I was at Anfield on that surreal afternoon, and even from my seat high in the Main Stand, I could sense something strange was brewing. The date was March 5, 2023, and by the time the final whistle echoed around the ground, Liverpool had just handed Manchester United their largest defeat in Premier League history. It still feels vivid in 2026. The scoreline alone was almost impossible: Liverpool 7, Manchester United 0.

I remember looking at the scoreboard after Roberto Firmino completed the rout and thinking that no scriptwriter would have dared to write such a finale. Jurgen Klopp's team produced by far their finest showing of that season against one of the most in-form teams in Europe. Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez all hit doubles, while Firmino, who had already confirmed he would leave the club at the end of the season, put a perfect full stop on the afternoon.

United manager Erik ten Hag did not hide his fury afterwards. He called the performance unprofessional and said he was really disappointed and angry. I could understand that reaction because United arrived at Anfield in outstanding form, with Marcus Rashford looking like one of the most dangerous forwards in Europe. But on this day, almost nothing worked for the visitors. Brazilian winger Antony was heavily criticised for a lightweight display, and even the red-hot Rashford struggled to make any real impact.

Then came the moment that still divides supporters. After Darwin Nunez fired in his second goal of the game, and Liverpool's fifth, he pointed to his head in a way that looked almost identical to Marcus Rashford's famous celebration. I saw it happen live. At first I laughed because, in the heat of a 7-0 humiliation, it seemed like the Uruguayan was adding a little extra salt to United's wounds.

Social media instantly lit up. One clip was shared with the caption that, of so many amazing things from that 90 minutes, Darwin Nunez mocking Rashford's celebration after scoring was one of the best. Another fan wrote that they were only just noticing Nunez mocked Rashford. But the debate was not one-sided. Other supporters pointed out that Nunez had celebrated in a similar way before, and that putting his finger to his head had nothing to do with the Manchester United forward at all. One fan argued that he always makes this celebration. Another suggested it was his way of saying stay focused.

I can see both sides. In the immediate aftermath of such an emotional win, anything can look deliberate. But I also know that Nunez has used that gesture as a personal signal long before that afternoon. It may have been coincidence, or it may have been a sly nod to the occasion. Either way, it gave the match an extra layer of theatre that people still talk about.

Rashford himself had explained the meaning behind his celebration several times. He admitted he had struggled at times with mental things, not just his own performance but other things off the pitch. He said too often last season he was not in the right headspace for games, and that some of what was happening did not surprise him. A completely different energy around the club and the training ground had put him in a better headspace, and he felt really motivated. That is why the head-point became his signature. It is a reminder of mental focus, not a taunt.

The table below captures the scorers from Liverpool's historic victory:

Looking back from 2026, I still think that match represented something bigger than a single victory. It showed how quickly elite teams can punish any lapse in concentration. It also showed how a simple celebration can spark a conversation about focus, respect and the fine line between confidence and arrogance. For Nunez, that afternoon became part of his chaotic, compelling story at Liverpool. For Rashford, it became another reminder that even the most in-form players can suffer when the collective fails. I left Anfield exhausted, cold and absolutely certain that I had witnessed one of the greatest Premier League performances I would ever see.