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Manchester United vs. Liverpool Soccer Match at Old Trafford
Published or Updated March 5, 2018
Location: United Kingdom
Sport: Soccer
Level: Professional
Also Known As: The North West Derby
Sport: Soccer
Level: Professional
Also Known As: The North West Derby
Event Type: Rivalry/Venue
First Held: 1894
Next Up: 3/10/2018-3/10/2018
First Held: 1894
Next Up: 3/10/2018-3/10/2018
When and Where: annually in London, England
Old Trafford has been Manchester United’s home field since 1910. As one of the largest football stadiums in Europe with a capacity of nearly 76,000, this field, dubbed the “Theatre of Dreams” by the famed Bobby Charlton, has played host to one of the game’s most serious rivalries on many an occasion.
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Transfers - Since the 1964 transfer of Phil Chisnall from United to Liverpool, no player has been transferred due to rivalry
Success - they are the two most successful teams in England
Titles - Both clubs claim the title of 'the Greatest English Football Club', each having won a total of 53 major trophies
Most Appearances - Manchester United player Ryan Giggs has played the most in the rivalry, 38 times
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"Probably the most famous fixture in English football."
Ryan Giggs (Man U player)
"During 90 minutes of football, I want United to die."
Steven Gerrard