Liverpool F.C.–Manchester United F.C. rivalry
The Liverpool F.C.–Manchester United F.C. rivalry is a footballing rivalry between English clubs Liverpool and Manchester United. It is considered to be one of the biggest rivalry matches in England and is sometimes called the North West derby because both clubs are from the North West of England with both the cities of Liverpool and Manchester historically being part of the county of Lancashire.The clubs are also the two most successful teams in England; between them they have won 124 honours : 60 for Manchester United and 64 for Liverpool. The fixture is usually played at midday due to media interest and to discourage fans from drinking before the game.[citation needed]
Long-serving Manchester United player Ryan Giggs claimed that Liverpool against Manchester United is "probably the most famous fixture in English football".[3] This rivalry is one of the most high-profile derbies in the country.
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