Manchester United will host their rivals Liverpool for a mouth-watering clash on 16th March. This tie is crucial for the teams. Liverpool who are still very much in the title race would desperately want to pick up full points. Manchester United who have had a poor season so far would be desperate to win this match to improve their standings.In context of this match, we at Sportskeeda decided to list the top 5 Manchester United vs Liverpool clashes in the history.
#1 Liverpool 3-3 Man United, 1988
Manchester United had arrived at Anfield in serious need of 3points in April ‘88, trailing Kenny Dalglish’s league leaders by 11 points. Skipper Bryan Robson gave United the perfect start but devastating spells either side of the break saw Liverpool 3-1 up with goals from Peter Beardsley, Gary Gillespie and Steve McMahon. The sending off of Colin Gibsons was in the second half added United’s misery, but a late rally produced strikes from Captain Marvel and Gordon Strachan to level the scores.
#2 Liverpool 3-3 Manchester United, 1994
Manchester United started the game on a high as they raced into a 3-0 lead after just 25 minutes of this game. The goals came from Steve Bruce, Ryan Giggs and Denis Irwin. But in a remarkable comeback, Liverpool’s Nigel Clough grabbed a brace before Neil Ruddock completed the turnaround with just 11 minutes remaining.
#3 Manchester United 1-4 Liverpool, 2009
This was undoubtedly Liverpool’s finest performance at Old Trafford in recent history.
Cristiano Ronaldo put United in front from the penalty spot early in the game, but Fernando Torres equalized from an uncharacteristic mistake from Nemanja Vidic. Steven Gerrard’s penalty, an incredible free-kick from Fabio Aurelio and Andrea Dossena’s lob over Edwin van der Sar completed the ransack
#4 Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool, 2010
An incredible hat-trick from the Bulgarian striker, Dimitiar Berbatov including an unbelievable overhead kick from the edge of the area sealed the match for Manchester United.
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard scored a brace to save Liverpool’s humiliation and make the scoreboard look respectful from the Liverpool point of view.
#5 Man United 1-0 Liverpool, 1996
It was a FA Cup final clash between the two rivals. A solitary goal from Eric Cantona sealed the game for the Red Devils. Victory meant Sir Alex Ferguson’s side became the first team to win the league and cup Double twice.
