Return of Cantona, Berbatov magic & 7-0 nightmare: Five unforgettable Man United vs Liverpool Premier League battles

Manchester United are set to battle with Liverpool at Old Trafford in the Premier League tomorrow.

It is a clash between two titans of English football.

Man United have won the Premier League 13 times, with Liverpool winning twice over the last six campaigns.

Neither team is in the title race this year, but qualification for the UEFA Champions League is their target.

Here we look at five unforgettable Premier League encounters between these two sides.

Man United 3-2 Liverpool, September 2010

It was an evening that belonged to Dimitar Berbatov. He broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute but his extraordinary strike at the hour mark stole the headlines.

Berbatov brilliantly cushioned a cross from the right with his thigh before unleashing a stunning overhead kick that crashed in off the crossbar.

A penalty and a free-kick from Steven Gerrard made it 2-2. The Englishman celebrated his second goal by kissing the camera only to end up on the losing side.

Berbatov had the final say, rising highest to head home the winner, complete his hat-trick and cap off a sensational personal renaissance.

Liverpool 7-0 Man United, March 2023

A phenomenal performance from the Merseyside club rewrote the history books at Anfield.

Cody Gakpo opened the floodgates and was one of three players alongside Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah to bag a brace.

Roberto Firmino added the finishing touch, sealing the biggest win ever recorded in this historic fixture.

Erik ten Hag and his men were in a buoyant mood after winning the Carabao Cup but were dismantled in devastating fashion over 90 minutes.

Liverpool 1-2 Man United, October 2025

The Red Devils ended their nine-year hoodoo at Anfield, courtesy of goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire.

Mbeumo made a mockery of Virgil van Dijk to fire United ahead early in the game.

Gakpo rattled the post thrice before eventually netting the equaliser.

Arne Slot threw the kitchen sink but Fernandes stepped up to deliver a spectacular volley-cross for Maguire at the far post.

The Englishman emphatically headed the ball into the bottom-left corner to write his name in the history books.

Man United 2-2 Liverpool, October 1995

The “King” Eric Cantona made his long-awaited return from an eight-month ban and immediately showed why he is a true legend.

He delivered a left-footed cross for Nicky Butt to draw first blood.

Robbie Fowler responded emphatically, first blasting in an equaliser before delicately chipping Peter Schmeichel to turn the game around.

Ryan Giggs then won a crucial penalty, allowing Cantona to coolly restore parity from the spot and cap a dramatic return.

Liverpool 1-2 March, 2015

The two teams were battling for a top-four finish.

Ander Herrera played a sumptuous ball for Juan Mata who broke the deadlock.

Steven Gerrard came on for the Merseyside outfit at the break to face United for the last time in his glorious career.

After just 38 seconds of play in the second half, Gerrard stamped down on Herrera and caught him with his studs.

The referee gave him a straight red card to mark one of the most memorable moments between these two rivals.

Mata executed an acrobatic scissor kick to secure three points and help United finish fourth.

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .