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Perhaps the biggest game in the English calendar takes place Saturday afternoon as Manchester United host Liverpool.
So with excitement in our hearts, In The Stands have delved deep into the archives to recall some previous classics between the pair.
Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool, FA Cup Final 1996
In a match more memorable for the Liverpool team turning up in cream-coloured Emporio Armani suits, striped ties and white Gucci shoes, it was United play-maker Eric Cantona’s 85th minute volley which settled the 1996 FA Cup Final. The victory secured Sir Alex Ferguson’s men a second double as well as a ninth FA Cup.
Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United, FA Cup, 1999
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An all-time classic. Trailing 1-0 with a minute to go, United grabbed a sensational 2-1 win courtesy of goals by Dwight Yorke and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to stun the hosts.The treble soon followed but how important was this victory for Fergie’s men?
Liverpool 2-0 Manchester United, League Cup Final, 2003
Billed as the ‘Dream Final’, the 2003 League Cup Final pitted then Reds manager Gerard Houllier against Sir Alex Ferguson.
In an intense 90 minutes, it was the Scousers who came out on top as skipper Steven Gerrard’s deflected shot put Liverpool ahead, before Michael Owen ran through to seal the victory with a late finish.
Liverpool 1-0 Manchester United, FA Cup, 2006
Two words: Peter Crouch. The beanpole striker headed the only goal of a tight match to send the Reds through at United’s behest with Liverpool going on to lift the trophy several months later.
After his delirious celebrations in an earlier League match between the North East giants, Red Devils defender Gary Neville had a particularly torrid time in front of the Kop, whilst United midfielder Alan Smith suffered a fractured leg.
Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool, Premier League, Sep, 2010
If Sunday’s FA Cup contains even half of the excitement, drama and unpredictability of September’s league encounter, viewers will be most pleased.
Having raced into a two goal lead, things looked rosy for hosts Manchester United, before Steven Gerrard reduced the arrears with a penalty and then sensationally equalized via a freekick.
With the match on a knife edge, United striker Dimitar Berbatov settled it with a towering header to complete a pulsating 3-2 win, as well a hat-trick of the highest calibre.
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