Liverpool vs Man United: The most bitter Rivalry in English Football

Liverpool will meet their most fierce rival Manchester United on March 5, 2023, at the home, Anfield. Manchester United won the 1st one by 2-1 when they invited Liverpool to their fortress, Old Trafford. It is time for the scousers to make a comeback in this through the biggest match of the Premier League. On the other side, the red devils would like to continue their form by doubling the fixture. Let's go through the history of this fierce and bitter rivalry of Liverpool vs Man United, The North West Derby, which is simply the most exciting fixture of any Premier League Season.

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Liverpool vs Man United: North West Derby History

The Clubs share 67 major domestic trophies; Liverpool has 19 League titles, Eight FA Cups, and nine League Cups, while Manchester United just edges the trophy haul with 20 League titles, 12 FA Cups titles, and six League Cups.

It's not only the medium of football that creates an intense rivalry between the two cities. There is an economic and Cultural enmity that extends far beyond the 90 minutes of sporting combat that we will experience this weekend.

The raw passion involved in a football match between Manchester United and Liverpool is symbolic of over two centuries of inter-city contention. Economically and culturally, Manchester outclassed Liverpool, and since then, the Merseyside city has never regained the advantage.

Liverpool dominated English football in the 1970s and 80s, leaving Manchester United in its shadow. The Scousers' relentless control claimed 19 major domestic trophies in 17 years and catching them looked unattainable.

That was just the start of an amazing rivalry. Sir Alex Ferguson joined United to manage them. He completely changed the situation and become Manchester's modern-day merchant. The great United manager was determined to bypass Liverpool, just as the ship canal had done over two centuries before.

Throughout the nineties and noughties, Manchester United won 21 major domestic honors in 18 years. They won the 19th league title in 2010-11, which ensured that United surpassed Liverpool as the most successful domestic football club in history. Liverpool had been knocked off their perch.

Post-Ferguson era:

Manchester United fans remained furiously envious of Liverpool's superior record in European competition. And Liverpool fans know it. It is no wonder the rivalry between them remains as uniquely intense as it did hundreds of years ago.

United's run came to an end in 2013-14 when Sir Alex Ferguson resigned as a manager for United after 16 years of inspiration. From then, United was never able to rise up again to the same level. They lost their mentality and passion. Liverpool and Manchester City took over them in the Domestic Competitions. Although Manchester United is still the most successful of the other English clubs, the aura that Sir Alex Ferguson created, no one was able to replace that for United.

Liverpool won 1 Premier league, 1 FA Cup, and 1 EFL Cup since then. Jurgen Klopp made them hungry once again for the titles. Manchester United appointed Erik Ten Hag as their manager in the 2022-23 season. Now it looks like the glory days are coming back once again for Manchester United as they won their sixth EFL cup. They are still in contention for the league race and the FA Cup. Liverpool is out of the title charge and from other every competition in England.

The history sets the scene, explains the needle, and helps one understand why both sets of fans take this simple game of football so seriously. The stage is set once again for passion and envy and it will deliver another classic encounter filled with electrifying tension and high drama.

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