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The history of the Man Utd-Liverpool rivalry
The origins of the clubs’ feud goes back further than you might think, writes JAMES NALTON
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AT THE beginning of the week, Manchester United and Liverpool were preparing for Champions League matches against Atalanta and Atletico Madrid respectively.
But despite the importance of these games, attention was already turning to the meeting between the two sides at Old Trafford on Sunday.
It’s a game that is regularly viewed as one of the biggest rivalries in world football regardless of the current form or perceived stature of the two sides involved.
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