The fixture between Liverpool and Manchester United is one of the most significant sporting rivalries in football, sometimes referred to as the North West derby. Both clubs hail from the North West of England, they are also the two most successful teams in England, between them they have won 115 honours. The fixture is usually played at midday, due to both media (TV) interest and to discourage fans from drinking before the game.
Long-serving Manchester United player Ryan Giggs says that Liverpool against Manchester United is "probably the most famous fixture in English football". This rivalry is one of the more high-profile regional inter-city derbies in the country.
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