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Stewart Downing celebrates scoring for Liverpool
Stewart Downing: 'Liverpool should learn from Manchester United'
Liverpool winger Stewart Downing says that his side can "learn" how to win without playing well from Manchester United.
Jan 15, 05:53
Robin Van Persie, Tom Cleverley, Danny Welbeck
Robin van Persie: 'Danny Welbeck is brilliant'
Robin van Persie is impressed with Danny Welbeck's performances this season and says that his fellow Manchester United striker has been "brilliant".
Jan 14, 04:57
Danny Welbeck
Manchester United's Danny Welbeck pleased with Liverpool performance
Danny Welbeck says that he is determined to give his all for Manchester United and will continue to work hard.
Jan 14, 04:18
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers before his sides match against Manchester United on January 13, 2013
Brendan Rodgers: 'Liverpool will challenge Manchester United'
Brendan Rodgers says that Liverpool will be able to compete with Manchester United in the future after closing "the gap in the squad".
Jan 14, 02:53
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie celebrates with teammates during his sides match against Liverpool on 13 January, 2013
Robin van Persie: 'We deserved to win'
Robin van Persie believes that Manchester United deserved their 2-1 win over Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
Jan 13, 21:05
Forward Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring his first league goal for Liverpool in their match against Manchester United on January 13, 2013
Brendan Rodgers not tempted to start Daniel Sturridge
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists that he did not consider starting Daniel Sturridge in Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Manchester United.
Jan 13, 20:32
Forward Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring his first league goal for Liverpool in their match against Manchester United on January 13, 2013
Graeme Souness encouraged by Luis Suarez, Daniel Sturridge
Former Liverpool boss Graeme Souness admits that he is encouraged by the potential strike partnership of Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge.
Jan 13, 19:03
Danny Welbeck
Sir Alex Ferguson hails Danny Welbeck's performance
Manchester United Danny Welbeck receives praise from his manager Sir Alex Ferguson for his performance against Liverpool.
Jan 13, 17:34
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand praises Manchester United fans
Rio Ferdinand praises Manchester United supporters for getting behind the team during today's match against Liverpool.
Jan 13, 17:20
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers during their match against Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Brendan Rodgers: 'We'll learn from defeat'
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants his players to "learn" some lessons from their defeat against Manchester United.
Jan 13, 16:19
Manachester United manager Alex Ferguson smiles before kick off against rivals Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson: "We played well"
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hails the performance of his players against Liverpool.
Jan 13, 16:04
United striker Robin Van Persie celebrates  late equaliser against West Ham on January 5, 2013
Danny Welbeck praises Robin van Persie
Danny Welbeck heaps praise on Robin van Persie following Manchester United's 2-1 win over Liverpool.
Jan 13, 15:52

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole analyses another thrilling match between England's two most successful club sides as Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford.

Match Report

Goals from Robin van Persie and Nemanja Vidic see league leaders Manchester United defeat rivals Liverpool 2-1.

Live Commentary

Sports Mole brings you live coverage of arguably English football's most-anticipated fixture as Manchester United host Liverpool at Old Trafford.

HT Report

Manchester United's Robin van Persie scores the only goal of the half as the Red Devils lead Liverpool 1-0 at the break.

Team News

Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic both start for Manchester United against rivals Liverpool.

Preview

Sports Mole previews arguably the most anticipated fixture in the English football calendar as Manchester United host Liverpool.

Head to Head
Feb 11, 2012 12.45pm
Oct 15, 2011 12.45pm
Mar 6, 2011 3pm
Liverpool
3-1
Man Utd
Kuyt (34', 39', 65')
Skrtel (45'), Carragher (45')

van der Sar (45'), da Silva (45'), Scholes (83')
Sep 19, 2010 3pm
Man Utd
3-2
Liverpool
Berbatov (42', 59', 84')
Rooney (57'), Evans (63'), Scholes (68'), O'Shea (69')
Gerrard (70', 64')
Build-up
Jonny Evans
Jonny Evans suffers hamstring injury
A hamstring injury forces Jonny Evans to sit out Manchester United's clash with Liverpool.
Jan 13, 13:05
Liverpool's Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his second goal at Anfield during their match against Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Gary Neville: Luis Suarez is a "nasty little player"
Gary Neville concedes that he would love to have a "nasty little player" like Luis Suarez in his team.
Jan 13, 12:07
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates Van Persie's late equaliser at West Ham on January 5, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson is happy to win ugly
Sir Alex Ferguson wants to play well, but will take three points any way they come against Liverpool this afternoon.
Jan 13, 06:31
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at the Liberty Stadium on December 23, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson shocked by Liverpool decline
Sir Alex Ferguson admits that his shocked to see Liverpool trailing Manchester United by 21 points ahead of this afternoon's match at Old Trafford.
Jan 13, 05:39
Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez
Manchester United vs. Liverpool: Five memorable matches
Sports Mole looks back over five of the most memorable encounters between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.
Jan 12, 19:29
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers congratulates Daniel Sturridge following a goalscoring debut at Mansfield on January 6, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Daniel Sturridge is a gamble'
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson labels Liverpool's signing of Daniel Sturridge as "a bit of a gamble".
Jan 12, 15:05
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand: 'Liverpool rivalry runs deep'
Rio Ferdinand says that he looks forward to games against Liverpool the most.
Jan 12, 12:22
Luis Suarez
Steven Gerrard: 'I would celebrate hand-ball goal at Old Trafford'
Steven Gerrard says that he would celebrate if he scored a hand-ball goal against Manchester United.
Jan 12, 07:08
Wayne Rooney takes a penalty to score his team's second goal on December 1, 2012
Wayne Rooney returns to training
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney returns to full training after missing four matches with a knee injury.
Jan 12, 02:50
Liverpool's Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his second goal at Anfield during their match against Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: "Luis Suarez laden with controversy"
Sir Alex Ferguson brands Luis Suarez as a player "laden with controversy" as Manchester United get ready to host Liverpool this weekend.
Jan 11, 23:55
Wayne Rooney takes a penalty to score his team's second goal on December 1, 2012
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney definitely out of Liverpool clash
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson confirms that Wayne Rooney will definitely play no part in Sunday's clash against Liverpool.
Jan 11, 10:13
Patrice Evra, Luis Suarez
Sir Alex Ferguson tells fans to 'focus on football'
Sir Alex Ferguson is hoping that Manchester United's clash with Liverpool at the weekend makes the headlines for the right reasons.
Jan 10, 08:17
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Jose Mourinho to attend Manchester United vs. Liverpool
Jose Mourinho is planning to watch Real Madrid's Champions League opponents Manchester United in action this weekend.
Jan 9, 14:54
Manchester United's Norman Whiteside on August 1, 1984
Norman Whiteside: 'Liverpool still Manchester United's main rivals'
Norman Whiteside feels that Manchester United vs. Liverpool is still bigger than the Manchester derby.
Jan 9, 12:44
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers congratulates Daniel Sturridge following a goalscoring debut at Mansfield on January 6, 2013
Daniel Sturridge: 'Liverpool are the biggest club in England'
Daniel Sturridge insists that Liverpool are bigger than Manchester United ahead of Sunday's clash at Old Trafford.
Jan 8, 14:55
John Barnes
John Barnes backs Liverpool to beat Manchester United
John Barnes looks ahead to Liverpool's trip to Manchester United this weekend with Sports Mole.
Jan 8, 13:29
Paul Scholes
Paul Scholes: 'Playing against Liverpool is still Manchester United's biggest game'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes believes that his side's clashes against Liverpool remain their "biggest" of the season.
Jan 8, 11:38
New Liverpool signing Daniel Sturridge in the stands ahead of their game with Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge hungry to start in Manchester United clash
Daniel Sturridge says that he is determined to make an "impact" for Liverpool if he is chosen in the starting lineup for their encounter with Manchester United on Sunday.
Jan 8, 09:19
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool108111961325
2Manchester CityMan City1072121111023
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest10541147719
4Chelsea105322012818
5Arsenal105321711618
6Aston Villa105321715218
7Tottenham HotspurSpurs1051422111116
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton104421714316
9Fulham104331413115
10Bournemouth104331312115
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104331010015
12Brentford104151920-113
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd10334912-312
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham103251319-611
15Leicester CityLeicester102441418-410
16Everton102351017-79
17Crystal Palace10145813-57
18Ipswich TownIpswich100551021-115
19Southampton10118719-124
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves100371427-133


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