Liverpool vs Man Utd: The rivalry that hides the gap between England’s greatest clubs

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Erik ten Hag’s first United win even came against Liverpool; he recorded that memorable FA Cup victory in March 2024 and put a significant dent in Jurgen Klopp’s swansong title hopes a few weeks later. “The other five were two fast breaks and three from open play.” Slot cut a relaxed figure in Friday's press conference (Image: Getty) The former Feyenoord boss has clearly spent the last two weeks reviewing the last few weeks, searching for the solution to Liverpool’s predicament.

A result that still defies belief (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) Finding the balance between Klopp's chaos in the final third and greater midfield control has defined Slot’s time at Liverpool. Whether it’s against United or in the weeks to come, Liverpool must rediscover that equilibrium before it loses ground in the title race.

Exploiting the lack of United midfield bodies could prove crucial for Liverpool, although United’s ability to commit attacking players in the wide areas could be problematic, especially given Marc Cucurella’s revelatory comments that Chelsea targeted Liverpool’s right flank last time out. Salah has scored more goals for Liverpool against Manchester United than any other club (Image: 2023 Liverpool FC) Slot shrugged off that line of questioning on Friday.