Football fans online are buzzing with a funny observation — a strange coincidence between the release years of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) games and the years that Manchester United last won the Premier League title.
It all started when someone noticed a timeline that weirdly lines up:
Here’s what people are talking about:
- 1997 — The first GTA game launched. Manchester United won the Premier League.
- 1999 — GTA II released. Man United won again.
- 2001 — GTA III hit the shelves. Another title for Man United.
- 2008 — GTA IV dropped. Manchester United took the crown once more.
- 2013 — GTA V launched. Man United won — and haven’t since.
Following that pattern, a meme from the page Sportsgully humorously suggests:
“So in 2026 — when GTA VI releases — Manchester United might finally win the league again?”
The internet, of course, had fun with it:
“So this whole time, United hasn’t been winning because Rockstar hasn’t released a new GTA?”
“But wait… what about San Andreas or Vice City? Did United win then?”
While clearly a coincidence, this playful theory has sparked laughs and a bit of hope among Manchester United fans — maybe the “GTA Curse” will break in their favor in 2026!
Final Thought
This is the kind of fun, harmless internet theory that brings two passionate communities together — football fans and gamers. There’s no science behind it, no real pattern… just a string of amusing coincidences that fans have turned into a kind of shared folklore. Whether you’re a Red Devils supporter or a GTA fan, you have to admit — if GTA VI really does release in 2026 and United lifts the trophy again, it’ll be one of the most legendary coincidences in sports and gaming culture.
So here’s the question — will Rockstar Games and Manchester United once again align in perfect timing? Only time will tell.
