5 matches where Manchester United dominated Liverpool

I can't stand Liverpool, I can't stand the people, I can't stand anything to do with them.

Gary Neville is at his absolute best when aiming digs at the Merseyside club. With the players returning from international break, the fans will be thrilled to see Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville pulling each other's legs at the discussion table.

Known as the most famous derby in England, Manchester United versus Liverpool is nothing short of a mouth-watering clash to savour for both sets of fans. Verbal rants, fights, horrendous tackles, world-class goals, occasional digs, mean-spirited gestures- the fixture has it all.

For the supporters, it is not just a clash but a battle with their pride at stake. The rivalry between the two biggest clubs in England has a gruesome history which dates back to the 1800s. It is not just a match but a fight between two different cultures in Britain. Although both the clubs have won the Champions League, Liverpool are still struggling to win their first Premier League title with United having twenty trophies to their name.

The first Northwest derby of the season will be taking place at Anfield on the 14th of October and United have a tough test ahead to be in line with rivals Manchester City for the league title that Jose Mourinho is direly coveting this season.

On the eve of this exciting fixture, let's have a look at five matches where the Red Devils dominated the Merseysiders in the Premier League.

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#5: Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool (19th September 2010)

Berbatov scored a hattrick against the Merseysiders

This game has gone down as one of the finest ninety-minute spans in the career of Dimitar Berbatov. After all, it is extremely special to be on the scoresheet with a hattrick against bitter rivals.

Although the first half at Old Trafford produced nothing exciting as expected, the Bulgarian striker put United in the lead in the dying minutes on a Ryan Giggs corner. Berbatov again scored a majestic overhead kick on the 59th as United increased the deficit to 2-0.

However, a mistimed challenge on Fernando Torres by Johnny Evans saw Steven Gerrard pull one back through a penalty just five minutes later as the Merseysiders brought the game back to life. The visiting captain again scored a curling free-kick to equalize while Liverpool fans started cheering harder.

It was in the last ten minutes when Berbatov once again took the mantle to grab the winner from a John O'Shea cross at the far-post. As United cruised to the victory in a memorable game, the Bulgarian forward deservedly took the match ball home.

#4: Manchester United 3-1 Liverpool (12th September 2015)

Martial scored a goal in his debut for the Red Devils against Liverpool

New French signing Anthony Martial couldn't have found a better way to justify his hefty price tag as United beat Liverpool in a one-sided encounter at the Theatre of Dreams.

United dominated the game with 55.7% possession while Liverpool enjoyed sitting back and letting the hosts take their chances. It was only in the 49th minute that the supporters got to see the ball hit the back of the net when Dutchman Daley Blind put United in the front from a Juan Mata cross.

Later in the game, Ander Herrera drilled the ball into the net after being fouled in the penalty box by Liverpool defender Joe Gomez. While the United fans started cheering harder, Christian Benteke brought them a little disappointment with an incredible effort against David De Gea.

Then, it was Anthony Martial who rose to the occasion with a mazy dribble in the Liverpool defence and put the ball into the bottom right corner as United sealed a satisfying 3-1 victory over the Merseysiders.

#3: Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool (23 March 2008)

United enjoyed a one-sided 3-0 victory over Liverpool

The Merseysiders might have thought of giving a tough challenge to Sir Alex Ferguson's men when they visited Old Trafford in March. However, United were ahead of Liverpool by a mile as they grabbed a 3-0 victory over their bitter rivals.

Enjoying a mammoth 65.8% possession throughout the game, the Red Devils began their subjugation of Liverpool after Wayne Rooney's cross saw the ball being headed by Wes Brown past goalkeeper Pepe Reina.

In the second half, Cristiano Ronaldo made it 2-0 as the night worsened for Liverpool's shot-stopper between the sticks. Two minutes later, Portuguese winger Nani scored through a stunning effort as United cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory.

#2: Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool (14 December 2014)

Rooney, Mata, and RvP were on the scoresheet as United emerged victorious at Old Trafford

Another Northwest derby in the Louis Van Gaal era where the Red Devils emerged as the outright worthy winners with a 3-0 scoreline.

December is always a tough month to go through, with the heavyweights facing at least two teams from the top five in the Premier League table. Although Liverpool had 19 shots on target, it was United who dominated the game with a 55% possession.

Rooney put United in the lead inside the fifteen minutes as Old Trafford erupted with cheers and applause. Spanish playmaker was the next to be on the mark, with a controversial goal that saw the referee's decision go in United's favour.

The Flying Dutchman Robin Van Persie added to the pain as United pulled off an electrifying counter attack. Spanish shot-stopper David De Gea was their best man of the day after pulling out a couple of vital and incredible saves as Brendan Rogers' men departed with a disappointing defeat.

#1: Manchester United 4-0 Liverpool (5th April, 2003)

United completed a league double over Liverpool for the first time in six seasons

Among the most famous games in the derby folklore, this game seldom gets the recognition compared to Liverpool's 4-1 thrashing of United at Old Trafford.

One of the many games with Ginger Prince Paul Scholes at the height of his powers, the match saw the Englishman majestically controlling the game from the midfield. He won the first penalty for United which was stuck past Jerzy Dudek with ease by Dutchman Rudd Van Nistelrooy.

With Liverpool down to ten men after skipper Sami Hyppia's dismissal following the foul, United further inflicted pain on the Merseysiders. It was after the hour mark when Van Nistelrooy drilled in his second penalty.

United added a third through Ryan Giggs much to Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier's displeasure, on a David Beckham pass. 'Baby-faced assassin' Ole Gunnar Solksjaer completed the win with a last-minute strike as United completed a league double over their fierce rivals for the first time in six seasons.