Four Memorable Matches between Liverpool and Manchester United
Whenever Manchester United and Liverpool come up against each other, fans are provided with the best spectacle in football. And below we have listed some of the most memorable matches between these two biggest rivals of English football.
1- Manchester United 1 Liverpool 4 (2009)
Liverpool fans will always cherish this victory that their side registered against United at the Theatre of Dreams.
The Reds were harboring title ambitions at that time and they got a boost with this victory.
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring for his side but their lead didn't last long as Fernando Torres restored parity within five minutes of the game. The Merseysiders headed confidently to the next half as Steven Gerrard converted from the spot to take the advantage.
The second half brought further misery to the Red Devils as Fabio Aurelio struck a free-kick goal followed by a composed finish from Andrea Dossena to win by an emphatic score-line.
2- Manchester United 2 Liverpool 1 (1999)
Manchester United registered incredible successes during the 1998-99 seasons, with the Old Trafford side winning the Champions League, the Premier League, and the FA Cup. One of the memorable victories for Sir Alex Ferguson's side that campaign came against Liverpool in the FA Cup.
Michael Owen found himself on the scoresheet very early in the game as he took full advantage of United's vulnerable defences. And that lead stood for the major portion of the game, making it look like an easy victory for the Reds. However, the final two minutes of normal time saw a huge turnaround in the game.
Contrary to the expectations of NetBet sport fans, Dwight Yorke hauled his side level in the 88th minute before Ole Gunnar Solskjaer provided the killer blow with a superb shot to claim a memorable victory.
3- Manchester United 3 Liverpool 2 (2010)
This was one of the best matches between fierce rivals Manchester United and Liverpool. Both Dimitar Berbatov and Steven Gerrard were at the best of their powers and made it one of the most thrilling contests for football enthusiasts.
Berbatov struck two superb goals to put his side in a commanding position but Gerrard responded with two quick strikes to make a big comeback in the game. With only six minutes remaining in the game, the match looked to be heading towards a draw. However, the Bulgarian striker proved to be decisive in the end. His towering header in the 84th minute secured a memorable victory for the Red Devils.
4- Manchester United 2 Liverpool 1 (1977)
Liverpool were quite a force in the late 1970s, with the Merseyside club winning one league title after another. When they came up against Manchester United in the 1977 FA Cup final at Wembley, they were easily the favorites to win the prestigious trophy.
However, United gave them a fierce competition in the final game. Stuart Pearson struck the first goal for United after the interval but Liverpool restored parity through Jimmy Case's strike. The Red Devils immediately regained their lead, with Lou Macari's shot finding the net after deflecting off Greenhoff's chest. That goal proved to be sufficient to claim victory for the Manchester side.