One of the most eagerly awaited games in the Premier League returns. But what does this match mean for English fans?
For many there's no argument: it is the 'clásico' of British football. A respect earned on the basis of many years of history. This can be explained by remembering the pact that both clubs have kept for half a century.
Man United and Liverpool don't sign players from each other. This agreement started in 1964 when Phil Chisnall was the last player to sign for Manchester United from Liverpool.
An unconfirmed agreement that could have ended on any several occasions. One of them was in 2007 when Gabriel Heinze was very close to signing for Liverpool after leaving Manchester United.
This could have happened with Chicharito Hernández too in 2015 after leaving Manchester United. In the end, none of them broke this unwritten pact.
United and Liverpool respect each other, in all regards. In Europe, players move between clubs regardless of who they have played for, something that, for now, seems difficult between these two Premier League giants.