The rivalry remains fierce, but the respect is “Nuclear.” Following Liverpool’s “High-Voltage” 5-2 thrashing of West Ham yesterday, Saturday, February 28, 2026, Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has reportedly broken his silence to name the one Liverpool player who “excited” him during the Anfield masterclass.
While United fans are bracing for their own clash with Crystal Palace today, Rooney’s admission has sent “Shockwaves” through both Manchester and Merseyside. The former England captain reportedly claimed that one specific Red is currently playing at a level that puts him above everyone else in the Premier League.
“The Best in the League”—Rooney’s Bold Verdict
Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show this morning, the United icon admitted that while it “hurts” to praise a Liverpool man, he couldn’t ignore the “frightening” performance of Hugo Ekitiké. The Frenchman was the “Nuclear” catalyst at Anfield, scoring twice and setting up two more in the 5-2 win.
