Liverpool and Manchester United are by far the most successful teams in England. The Reds have been a lot more successful in the European Cup or the UEFA Champions League, winning the competition for an English record six times — three more times than United. The Red Devils, meanwhile, have been considerably more dominant in England, winning a record 20 league titles — 13 Premier League titles — and 13 FA Cups. Liverpool has won the English top flight 19 times, but only one of the said triumphs has come in the Premier League era.
Sparks are guaranteed to fly when these two teams meet, and Sunday’s (September 1) Premier League clash at Old Trafford was no exception. The two teams fought tooth and nail, at least in the opening exchanges. However, Liverpool eventually pulled away, claiming a 3-0 win and extending their stellar run at the Theater of Dream in recent years. It marked the Merseysiders’ third victory in their last five games at Old Trafford. They have only lost one of their last seven games in Manchester.
Sunday’s victory was one of Liverpool’s most comprehensive in the Premier League, but it is nowhere close to the Reds’ biggest over Man Utd. Continue reading to check out Liverpool’s five biggest wins over Manchester United in the Premier League era.
#5 Manchester United 0-3 Liverpool (September 1, 2024)
Manchester United 0-3 Liverpool (Sep 1, 2024)
Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, September 1, 2024, was their fifth-biggest in the Premier League era. Luis Diaz was the hero of the game, scoring twice in the 35th and 42nd minutes. Mohamed Salah wrapped up the party by scoring the third goal of the evening in the 56th minute.
Managing the biggest game of his short Liverpool career, Arne Slot fielded a strong XI to get the better of his countryman Erik ten Hag. Just seven minutes into the game, Trent Alexander-Arnold had the ball in the back of the net, but the goal did not stand…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-09-02 10:32:51
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