Liverpool vs Manchester United 1-1 Highlights
68' [1-0] Steven Gerrard
81' [1-1] Javier Hernández
Manchester United face rivals Liverpool in League match in Anfield on Saturday noon 15 October 2011 which is considered the biggest game in the English Premier League (EPL). This is the first league defeat for Kenny Dalgish and Sir Alex Ferguson from the beginning of the season.
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The league match between Liverpool and Manchester United is always the most watched sporting rivalries in football since both football teams are from the North West of England. Historically, Liverpool city and Manchester city were both in the county of Lancashire so the fixture is always considered as a Lancashire derby. In addition, the two teams are the most successful teams in England and they had 118 honors 60 for Manchester United and 58 for Liverpool.
Liverpool vs Manchester United Highlights October 2011: This is the most significant fixture of EPL
On the other hand, Manchester United is now on the top of the table with 19 points out of possible 21 due to a lengthy international break. MU drew 3 matches in the last 4 games and this fact worries Sir Alex Ferguson and United Manager. Long-serving Manchester United player Ryan Giggs has talked about the upcoming match as “probably the most famous fixture in English football”.
Man Utd did not start with their leading scorer Wayne Rooney, who came on as a late substitute, because Sir Alex Ferguson said he was devastated by his England Euro 2012 suspension.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard marked his first start of the season with a goal from a second-half free-kick.
The team of the Liverpool is going to have a great chance to show a better performance against the Man United side. Currently, the Reds is on 5th Position with 13 points in the table. Liverpool has played in 7 matches in the league. They are now on the brink after losses to Stoke and Tottenham. However, winning Brighton in the Carling Cup and Wolves and Everton in the three recent Premier League matches has set up their mind again. Hence, Manchester United will be in for a tough match this weekend.
Uruguayan goal scoring leader Luis Surez has scored 4 goals in last 7 matches. There is no doubt that he has talent to hurt MU
Substitute Javier Hernandez scored a late equalizer to help Manchester United maintain its unbeaten record this season with a 1-1 draw at Liverpool.
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