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Manchester United v Liverpool - Premier League

Slot names Man Utd star who 'hurt' Liverpool repeatedly

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has singled out Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes for his decisive role in inflicting a painful 3-2 defeat on the reigning champions at Old Trafford on Sunday. Despite staging a spirited comeback to level the match, defensive lapses ultimately allowed their rivals to snatch a late victory and secure a Champions League qualification spot.

Huge Sesko injury concern for Man Utd as Carrick delivers update

Manchester United are facing a nervous wait over the fitness of Benjamin Sesko after the striker was forced off at half-time during Sunday's dramatic victory over Liverpool. Despite finding the net in the first half, the Slovenian international was unable to continue after a collision left interim boss Michael Carrick with a significant selection headache.

Man Utd players 'learning so much' from 'magic' Carrick - Cunha

Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has likened interim manager Michael Carrick’s impact to the "magic" of Sir Alex Ferguson after a vital 3-2 Premier League victory over Liverpool on Sunday. The win, featuring goals from Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Kobbie Mainoo, secured Champions League football for the Red Devils.

'You want to die for him' - Mainoo hails Carrick as Man Utd seal UCL spot

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has praised manager Michael Carrick's profound influence following a dramatic 3-2 victory over Liverpool. The crucial win at Old Trafford officially secured United's return to the Champions League for next season. Mainoo, who scored the decisive late goal, highlighted the team's strong desire to fight for their inspirational boss.

Sell Jesus & sign Alvarez! Arsenal legend offers transfer advice to Arteta

Ray Parlour believes Arsenal must sell Gabriel Jesus this summer as the forward seeks regular football. The legendary midfielder has also urged Mikel Arteta to raid Atletico Madrid for Julian Alvarez to build an elite attacking line.

PL explain why Sesko's controversial goal for Man Utd vs Liverpool was allowed

Manchester United’s high-stakes clash with Liverpool was ignited by a moment of massive VAR controversy at Old Trafford. Benjamin Sesko doubled the Red Devils' lead in the first half, but only after a lengthy review regarding a potential handball left fans and players alike waiting in suspense. The Premier League have released a statement explaining why the goal was allowed to stand.

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal		35	23	7	5	67	26	41	76	W W L L W
2	Manchester City		33	21	7	5	66	29	37	70	W W W D D
3	Manchester United		35	18	10	7	63	48	15	64	W W W L D
4	Liverpool		35	17	7	11	59	47	12	58	L W W W L
5	Aston Villa	0 - 2	35	17	7	11	47	44	3	58	L L W D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Arsenal

W
W
L
L
W

Manchester City

W
W
W
D
D

Manchester United

W
W
W
L
D

Liverpool

L
W
W
W
L

Aston Villa

0 - 2

L
L
W
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Premier League titles?

Manchester United and Liverpool both have 20 top-flight league titles to their name, and are the most successful sides in English history for league wins. With Liverpool securing their second Premier League in the 2024-25 season, they've won two in the Premier League era and 18 prior to its creation. By contrast, Manchester United have won 13 Premier League titles and seven before the league's inception, last winning a Premier League title at the end of the 2012-13 campaign.

How many teams are in the Premier League?

The Premier League in its current format has 20 teams. The first-ever season of the Premier League era in 1992-93 featured 22 teams, which was then reduced to 20 teams ahead of the 1995-96 season.

Who has made the most Premier League appearances ever?

Garath Barry leads the way with 653 appearances for four different clubs: Aston Villa, Manchester City, Everton and West Bromwich Albion. James Milner is second with 637, winning PL titles with both Manchester City and Liverpool. He is still playing with Brighton, so could surpass Barry if he carries on. Third is Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs, with 632 appearances.

Who is the all-time Premier League top goal scorer?

Jimmy Greaves, widely regarded as the most prolific English goalscorer ever, but Alan Shearer is the Premier League's top scorer of all time, with 260 goals across a famed career for both Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Premier League?

Manchester United icon Ryan Giggs holds the record for the most assists in Premier League history. Giggs spent his entire career at Old Trafford, making 672 appearances and registering 162 assists between 1991 and 2014.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Premier League and how old was he?

Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri is the youngest player to ever play in the Premier League. Nwaneri was just 15 days and 181 days old when he made his debut for the Gunners against Brentford in the 2022-23 season.

Which famous players have played in the Premier League?

Stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney, Eric Cantona, Steven Gerrard, Dennis Bergkamp, Didier Drogba and Mohamed Salah (still playing) have all featured in the Premier League era.

Which famous managers have managed in the Premier League?

Jose Mourinho, Sir Alex Ferguson, Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, Thomas Tuchel, Jurgen Klopp, and Arsene Wenger are among the most famous managers to have taken charge of a Premier League club.

What is the biggest stadium in the Premier League?

Manchester United's Old Trafford is the biggest stadium in the league with a capacity of 74,310.