5 statistics for Liverpool vs Manchester United

Rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United has been a natural one to expect as the history of rivalry persisted between the cities, but the intensity of the rivalry is unmatched in Europe. Such a match happening at the beginning weeks of the season adds more spice to English Premier League at the start itself.

1. Liverpool’s strong form and mentality this season

Liverpool have won 10 matches in 12 matches they played overall this season. It gives them a big mental advantage. Defensively, they have kept 7 clean sheets in these 12 matches. They have started the Premier League strongly by winning both the matches they have played though the real test will happen on Sunday.

2. Daniel Sturridge’s attacking form

Daniel Sturridge has continued his solid for in EPL by scoring 8 goals in his last 7 league matches. He has also scored 4 goals in competitive matches this season. He could be the person who can inspire Liverpool to victory.

3. David Moyes’ poor record at Anfield

David Moyes haven’t won a single match in his 11 league matches at Anfield so far. To add more spice, his win percentage against Liverpool is just 13.6% in EPL. His form against Liverpool will come to daunt him. Will he overcome the past and emerge victorious in Anfield remains to be seen.

4. Manchester United’s weak form this season

Red Devils have won only 4 games out of 10 games played overall this season. That’s a troubling statistic for a big team. Though Robin Van Persie has scored 4 goals in 3 matches that he has played, he hasn’t scored against Chelsea which is the only big club they have played.

5. Historical results

History is the only factor playing against Liverpool. Liverpool has only won 26% against Manchester United. Even at Anfield, their win percentage is just 33%. United on the other hand has won 54% of matches against Liverpool.

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Manchester City's unbeaten streaks

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Manchester United's dominance in Premier League

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Arsene Wenger's impact in Arsenal

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EPL Birthday Boys 6th August 2013

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Sir Alex Ferguson - Numbers behind the Making of the Legend

1 - Won the 1st English Premier League Edition, Won 1 FIFA Club World Cup

2 - Won 2 UEFA Champions League titles, Won 2 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, Won 2 UEFA Super Cup

3 - Only Manager to have won the treble of Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League, Only Manager to have won hat trick Premier League titles and he did it twice, Won 3 Scottish Premier Division Titles

4 - Won 4 League Cups, Won 4 World Soccer Magazine World Manager of the Year award, Won 4 Scottish Cups

5 - Won 5 FA Cups, He has managed 5 different teams in his entire managerial career

6 - He has played in 6 different clubs in his entire playing career

7 - Number of times he finished 2nd in Premier League/First Division for Manchester United

8 - Number of full seasons managed at Aberdeen

9 - Number of seasons his managing team finished second in the league

10 - Number of trophies won with Aberdeen

11 - He has won 11 trophies as a manager before joining Manchester United, Manchester United finished 11th in his first season in-charge, He has won 11 Premier League Manager of the Season awards

12 - Number of points when Manchester United came from behind to win the title against Keegan's Newcastle in 1995-96

13 - He has won a total of 13 Premier League titles

14 - Number of goals he has scored in 1971-72 season for Falkirk

15 - Non-league Non-community shield trophies won with Manchester United

16 - His age when his senior playing career began with Queen's Park

17 - Number of matches he was given touchline ban, Number of seasons he played senior football

18 - Number of managers who managed Manchester City when he managed Manchester United

19 - Number of goals he has scored in St. Johnstone (His second club)

20 - His last league title with Manchester United is the club's 20th league title overall

21 - His age when he has won his first league title as a player

22 - Consecutive seasons with Top 3 finish in the Premier League/First Division

24 - Number of appearances he has made at Ayr United (His sixth club)

25 - Number of goals he has scored in Rangers (His fourth club)

26 - Number of seasons he has managed in Manchester United

27 - He has won a total of 27 Premier League Manger of the Month awards

28 - Non-community shield trophies he has won with Manchester United

29 - Longest unbeaten run in league matches of Manchester United was achieved twice by him

30 - Win % during his managerial stint with Scotland

31 - Number of appearances he has made at Queen's Park (His first club)

32 - His age when his managerial career began

34 - His age when he has won his first league title as manager

36 - Longest scoring streak for Manchester United between 3rd December 2007 to 15th November 2008

37 - Number of appearances he has made at St. Johnstone (His second club)

38 - Number of trophies he has won with Manchester United

39 - Total Number of seasons he has managed

40 - His age when he has won his first international club trophy with Aberdeen (UEFA Cup Winners' Cup)

41 - Number of appearances he has made at Rangers (His fourth club)

43 - Win % during his managerial stint with St. Mirren (43.79)

44 - His age when he signed for managing Manchester United

45 - Number of goals he scored in the 1965-66 season for Dunfermline Athletic (His third club)

49 - Number of trophies he has won in his managerial career, Number of matches against Arsene Wenger

52 - Win % during his managerial stint with East Stirlingshire (52.94)

57 - His age when he won the treble

59 - Win % during his managerial stint with Aberdeen (59.26) and with Manchester United (59.71) (As of 18 May 2013)

65 - Joined Rangers in 1967 for then Scottish transfer record of £65k

66 - Number of goals he has scored in Dunfermline Athletic (His third club)

71 - His age during retirement

79 - Fergie Time in seconds

80 - Number of FA Cup matches he has won

89 - Number of appearances he has made at Dunfermline Athletic (His third club)

95 - Number of appearances he has made at Falkirk (His fifth club)

97 - Most number of Premier League goals scored by his Manchester United side

99 - Number of Champions League home matches

100 - It's very difficult to see another manager like him in the next 100 years

[caption id="attachment_1639" align="aligncenter" width="660"] Sir Alex Ferguson Numbers[/caption]

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Crucial London Derby of 2012-13 EPL Season

The most crucial match, which will decide the Champions League (CL) qualifying teams from England, will be played between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur on 8th May 2013. This match also marks the first return of Andre Villas-Boas to Stamford Bridge since his removal. Hence this match has all the ingredients to make the derby more exciting.

Current League Form: [Both the teams are equally giving a tough fight]

Chelsea has won 4 of their last 5 league matches adding spice to a tough top 4 fight. The Blues have 13 of the 15 possible points in the last 5 matches. Tottenham also remains unbeaten in their last 5 matches, but they have got 11 out of 15 possible points. With the CL spot fight getting intense, both the teams will try to perform one step better.

Home and Away Form: [Bridge form is the biggest hurdle for Spurs]

Chelsea has won all their last 6 home matches. The Pensioners, hence, are looking are very strong at the Bridge. Tottenham has got 10 points in their last 5 away matches. As for the away match records, this is a very good run. But with Blues seeming very strong at home, they have an upper hand.

Head-to-Head Form: [Bridge has never been conquered before]

Tottenham has never won a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. This is crucial because, a draw will not help Tottenham in anyway. But Chelsea would be happy to avoid a defeat. Hence, Chelsea has an advantage in this aspect.

Player Form (Attack): [Both the teams are well equipped to fire]

Chelsea has scored every match in their last 8 league matches and in their last 7 home league matches. Tottenham has scored every match in their last 5 league matches and in their last 6 away league matches. Both the teams definitely look comfortable to score in this match.

Player Form (Defense): [Blues are more solid than White Lilies]

Blues has 3 clean sheets in their last 5 matches and are looking strong in their defensive form. Tottenham has kept only 1 clean sheet in their last 10 matches. Chelsea is the second least goals conceded team in the league this season. Tottenham is the highest goals conceding team among the top seven teams.

Step closer to touchline:

1. Chelsea Win: Unless Arsenal makes a mistake in their last two matches, Chelsea and Arsenal will qualify for CL next season.


2. Draw: Chelsea will still qualify with ease. Arsenal and Tottenham will fight till the last day for qualification.


3. Tottenham Win: This will make the fight for top four really interesting. All the three teams will have to fight till last minute for their qualification.

Verdict: Chelsea has a very strong possibility to win based on the past form.

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Match Dossier – Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspurs – 10 Mar 2013

Though Liverpool are in 7th position, they are still a big team. And, Spurs are on a brilliant form with win against heavyweights Arsenal and Inter Milan. With one playing for Champions League spot and the other playing for Europa League spot, the match is going to be the exciting match of the weekend.

Current Form: [Spurs cruising to the top]

Spurs are now undefeated in 12 matches and are in a very positive run of matches. Liverpool has 3 wins, 2 draws and a loss from their last 6 matches. Tottenham have a very strong advantage here.

Home and Away Form: [Spurs leads again]

In the last 5 home matches, Liverpool has won 4 and lost 1. Tottenham on the other hand remains undefeated in their last 6 away matches. Reds are with 12 points in 6 home games and Spurs are with 14 points in 6 away games now. Considering that playing away is difficult that at home, Spurs have an advantage here.

Head-to-Head Form: [Anfield is the only hope for Reds]

In the past 5 meetings,  Tottenham has won 4 and the remaining one ended in a draw. In the last 5 matches at Anfield, Liverpool has won 2, Tottenham has won 1 and the rest 2 ended in draws. Home factor only could help Liverpool.

Player Form (Attack): [Both teams armored heavily]

In the last 14 games, Liverpool have scored in all but one match. In the last 2 matches, they have scored 9 goals. In the last 11 games, Luis Suarez has scored 11 goals. He is currently in his best form. Tottenham have scored in all but one match in their last 10 matches. Gareth Bale has scored 7 goals in his last 5 matches. Both the teams are heavily loaded in attack and are balanced.

Player Form (Defense): [Lack of defensive discipline]

Both teams have conceded 33 (Spurs) and 34 (Reds) goals this season and are quite the same in the defense. Liverpool have 2 clean sheets and Tottenham have 1 clean sheet in the last 5 matches. They are both expected to concede goals.

[caption id="attachment_1603" align="aligncenter" width="660"] Players to watch - Luis Suarez & Gareth Bale[/caption]

Directions in which the league might steer:

1. Liverpool win: Europa league qualification fight will become intense. Tottenham might leave third place to Chelsea. Manchester City will move further up to affirm its position at second.


2. Draw: Fight for third place will become intense between Spurs and Chelsea. Liverpool might start facing the pressure from Swansea for 7th position.


3. Tottenham win: Manchester City will be pressurized to deliver results every match in order to avoid slip down. Liverpool might lose 7th position to Swansea.

Verdict: Tottenham Spurs have a very good possibility of winning this match.

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Match Dossier – Tottenham Hotspurs vs Arsenal – 03 Mar 2013

One of the most exciting rivalries of English Football is the North London Derby contested between Tottenham Hotspurs and Arsenal. This time is much more exciting as the race for the Champions League spot gets intense. They are separated by just 4 points. Spurs are in 3rd place and Arsenal are in 5th place with Chelsea sandwiched between them. A look into various form factors of Spurs and Gunners:

Current Form: [Slight advantage for Spurs]

Spurs are now undefeated in 11 matches and are in a very strong run. Gunners are now undefeated in 5 matches. Though a not matching run, both the teams have won all their last 3 matches. Spurs have a slight and not-so-significant advantage over Gunners.

Home and Away Form: [Lilywhites gets an upper hand]

In the last 7 home matches, Spurs were undefeated. Spurs have amassed 14 points in their last 6 home matches whereas Gunners have got 11 points from their last 6 away matches. Considering playing at away games to be tougher than at home games, Tottenham has an edge on the Home/Away form.

Head-to-Head Form: [Swinging between Lane and Emirates]

In the last 15 meetings between these teams at White Hart Lane, both teams have scored at least in 14 of them. Hence, the probability of seeing a clean sheet is very low. In the last 12 matches, 8 ended in draw and 2 ended in favor of each team. But in the last 4 away matches, Arsenal haven't won against Tottenham. In their last 5 matches at both homes, 2 matches were won each by both teams and one match ended in a draw. There is no significant advantage for any team. The only assurance is that the match will be all spiced up and delivered.

Player Form (Attack): [Both teams armored heavily]

In the last 6 matches, Arsenal have scored in all the matches with an average of 2 goals/game. Santi Cazrola have scored in the last 2 matches and is in top attack form. Gareth Bale is in his top form of his career and has scored 6 out of the last 4 matches. Spurs have scored in all their last 5 matches.

Player Form (Defense): [Lack of defensive discipline]

Both teams have just 2 clean sheets in their last 6 matches. They have conceded 6 and 5 goals in their last 6 matches. Defense will not be solid as it has not been the strength for both these teams.

Directions in which the league might steer:

1. Tottenham win: Spurs will give a tough challenge to Manchester City and Chelsea for the 2nd spot. Arsenal will lose out it's grip on Champions League spot fight.


2. Draw: Spurs will mostly lose the third position to Chelsea. Arsenal will not be affected from the current state much as it would just be an opportunity lost.


3. Arsenal win: Manchester City will become an untouchable of 2nd spot. The competition for 3rd, 4th and 5th position will become tight with just a point difference between Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal. This possibility will make the competition more interesting and exciting.

Verdict: Form factor is tilted towards Spurs lightly.

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Match Dossier - Manchester City vs Chelsea - 24 Feb 2013

A look into the various form factors of both these teams and what are the possible directions the league might proceed with this match results:

Current Form: [Both teams equally aren't impressive]

Last 5 matches, both the teams have got 8 points each. But in the last 3 matches, Manchester City got just 2 points and Chelsea got 4 points. There is no significant edge for any team.

Home and Away Form: [Thumbs up for Chelsea]

In the last 6 home matches, Manchester City have got 11 points. In the last 6 away matches, Chelsea have got 13 points. Considering playing at away games to be tougher than at home games, Chelsea has an edge on the Home/Away form.

Head-to-Head Form: [Etihad - Fortress against Chelsea]

In their last 5 meetings, City have won 2 at their home and Chelsea have won 2 and drew 1 at their home. Hence, 4 home wins in 5 matches is a significant trend in favor of Manchester City. In their last 3 encounters at Etihad Stadium, Citizens have won all. That’s a strong trend in building the fortress against Chelsea.

Player Form (Attack): [Pensioners - Sharp on goal]

Tevez, who has the maximum number of assists for City, hadn’t played in the last two matches. City are not in their strong attack form. Fernando Torres has assisted in all the last three matches. Frank Lampard has scored in all the last 4 matches. Though not strong, Chelsea are better than City in the attack recently.

Player Form (Defense): [Citizens - Solid in the back]

Chelsea hadn’t kept a single clean sheet in its last 5 matches. Manchester City had kept 4 clean sheets in their last 6 matches. Citizens are in fact solid in the defense.

[caption id="attachment_1572" align="aligncenter" width="639"] Hart and Lampard[/caption]

Directions in which the league might steer:

1. Manchester City win will not help them target 1^st position, but will help remain distant from 3^rd position. Loss for Chelsea would put Spurs at an advantage to move to 3^rd spot. Competing at 3^rd spot would bring new levels of spirit and motivation to the team.


2. A draw would put both the teams at a disadvantage. The advantage would be to Spurs who can target 2^nd spot sooner if they win against West Ham.


3. A win for Chelsea would place them one point less than Manchester City. It would be exciting if Spurs moves one point less than Chelsea. It would be a brilliant competition for 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th positions.

Looking forward to this exciting match between these under-performing giants!

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