United Triumphs Over Enfield
Caged in a Stalemate: Liverpool and Manchester United Play to a Frustrating Draw at Anfield
In the marquee clash of the 17th round of the English Premier League, Liverpool and Manchester United faced off at Anfield, ending in a dreary, scoreless tie. Jürgen Klopp's men had the upper hand in the game but squandered opportunities to bag the crucial goals. The visitors stood firm, denying Liverpool a goal, while scarcely threatening the opposing net themselves.
The 0-0 outcome prevented Liverpool from holding onto their position atop the Premier League table post-match. "The Reds" now trail the new leaders, Arsenal, by a single point, sharing 2nd-3rd place with Aston Villa, who also have 38 points.
Manchester United, under Erik ten Hag, currently sit in a mediocre 7th place in the league table with 28 points after 17 games. They now trail the leaders by an intimidating 11 points.
A concerning trend for United is their inability to find the back of the net against Liverpool in their last four meetings. Furthermore, they've struggled to score at Anfield for five consecutive games.
However, United's defense held firm at Anfield, a feat accomplished by no other team since January 2022, when Chelsea drew 0-0 at Anfield. Since then, Liverpool had notched at least one goal in their previous 22 home games.
Back in the Days
To fully grasp the intensity of Manchester United and Liverpool's rivalry, one must delve into their head-to-head (H2H) performances over the years.
Historical Rivalry
In total, these legendary clubs have clashed in a staggering 218 matches across all competitions[2]. Here's a snapshot of their storied history:
- Matches Played: 218
- Manchester United Wins: 84
- Draws: 61
- Liverpool Wins: 73
- Manchester United Goals: 296
- Liverpool Goals: 296
It's essential to note that these encounters extend beyond the Premier League, including friendlies and competitions like the Europa League[3].
The Premier League Chapter
In the Premier League alone, the feud between Manchester United and Liverpool ranks among the most heated in English football[4]. While specific comprehensive statistics for their Premier League H2H matches are unavailable in the provided sources, it's clear that both teams have had periods of dominance throughout the years, with Manchester United leading in earlier years and Liverpool gaining momentum in recent seasons.
Recent Dominance (Last Five Years)
Between April 25, 2020, and April 25, 2025, Liverpool emerged victorious in five of their Premier League encounters against Manchester United, while the Red Devils eked out a single victory[1]. This recent trend suggests that Liverpool has held the upper hand in their meetings with Manchester United over the past five years.
To access more precise Premier League-only statistics spanning longer historical periods, detailed match-by-match records would be needed. Nevertheless, the provided recent statistics serve as a testament to the current competitive edge Liverpool holds against Manchester United.
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[1] Yahoo Sport[2] Transfermarkt[3] UEFA[4] BBC Sport
- The 0-0 draw between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield marks the sixth time these historical rivals have ended a match in a stalemate across all competitions.
- Despite Manchester United's strong defense at Anfield, their inability to score against Liverpool in the last five meetings is a concerning trend that could be noticed by keen sports followers.
- The draw keeps Liverpool and Manchester United close in the Premier League table, with only a single point separating them, as Liverpool sits in 2nd-3rd place with 38 points.
- Fans of the sports world may find a noticeable shift in the balance of power between Manchester United and Liverpool over the past five years, with the Reds winning five of their last seven Premier League encounters.
