Comparing Manchester United’s and Liverpool’s greatest XIs of 2000-2017

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Liverpool – Luis Suarez

Luis Suarez sliding on his knees to celebrate a Liverpool goal

Although he had a great world cup in 2010 and scored consistently for Ajax in the Eredivisie, Liverpool were almost the only side that believed in Suarez’s talents. So he repaid that confidence by scoring a ridiculous amount of goals.

Not only that, Suarez entertained the whole of the Premier League with his many beautiful goals, improvised dribbles, and mesmerising controls. His exploits nearly landed him a Premier League title, but his Liverpool side fell a little short.

Rating = 9.2

Special mention: Michael Owen

Liverpool – Fernando Torres

Fernando Torres getting a shot away despite pressure from Rio Ferdinand

Torres arrived on the English shores and etched his name into the memory of the Liverpool faithful. He was a handful for defences. Torres always brimmed with confidence (almost arrogance) which reflected in the way he dared defenders to take the ball off him.

Even when defenders would try to block his favoured foot, he would cut to the left and unleash punch-packing shots. And the fact that he was adept with his feet meant he could get himself out of tight spaces, making him a nightmare for defenders (something Vidic knew all too well).

Rating = 8.8

Special mention: Dirk Kuyt