As Manchester United navigate a troubling time in the season, they head to Anfield for a tough test. The current United team is under immense pressure after languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table at 14th place. Incoming manager Ruben Amorim, who warned United of their current storm to come is finding it tough to settle in with the demands of the Premier League. With immense scrutiny and limelight, United travel to Anfield for yet another anticipated clash between England’s most decorated clubs.
The fixture has witnessed some amazing games in the league and never fails to entertain the fans. The rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool is one of the most intense in English football history and always lives up to the hype around the game. Here we look at some of the most memorable United-Liverpool games over the years.
1. Liverpool 3-3 Manchester United (January 1994)
This game is regarded as the greatest United-Liverpool clash in the Premier League era. United raced to a 3-0 lead within 25 minutes courtesy of goals by Steve Bruce, Ryan Giggs, and Denis Irwin. Anfield was stunned and so were Liverpool fans, but Liverpool fought back to a famous comeback when Nigel Clough’s brace before halftime set the tone for a thrilling second half. Neil Ruddock’s towering header secured an incredible 3-3 draw for Liverpool. The game earns Red Devil Dispatch’s approval for the top 5 United-Liverpool games.
2. Liverpool 2-0 Manchester United (January 2020)
Liverpool’s long awaited march to their first Premier League title was marked by this dominant victory over Manchester United to close on the United’s record league tally. Virgil van Dijk opened the scoring with a towering header early on, setting the tone for a commanding Liverpool performance. Despite United’s attempts to fight back, Liverpool was the better team on the day as they looked set for a win before Mohamed Salah’s late breakaway goal sealed the result, sending Anfield wild. The game was a significant moment and highlighted Liverpool’s supremacy that season while reminding United of the work required to reclaim their former glory.
2. Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United (March 2015)
United went to Anfield in the late part of the season when Juan Mata produced a performance worth remembering for ages in this brilliant clash. The Spaniard opened the scoring with a clever finish before delivering a moment of magic in the second half. Mata’s acrobatic volley, following Angel Di Maria’s delicate lob over Liverpool’s defence, silenced Anfield and earned him the nickname ‘Juanfield’ for his brilliant outing that day. Although Liverpool did pull one back through Daniel Sturridge but were unable to get back into the game. The game also saw Steven Gerrard getting a quick red card for a challenge on Ander Herrera, moments after coming at halftime. Mata’s brilliance made this a game to remember and earned Red Devil Dispatch’s approval on the list.
4. Liverpool 0-1 Manchester United (December 2007)
A fiercely contested game saw Manchester United edge past Liverpool in a vital Premier League clash. Carlos Tevez scored the decisive goal following a clever Wayne Rooney assist. Liverpool pushed for an equalizer, but United’s defensive pairing stood firm, led by Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic at the heart of Manchester United’s defence. The match had everything: end-to-end action, battles at both ends and the intensity befitting of such a rivalry. In the end, it was United who came out victorious from Anfield.
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