A football rivalry like no other in the English game, when Liverpool take on Manchester United it is the biggest match of the season according to those in the know, including Steven Gerrard and Sir Alex Ferguson. This book explores the relationship between these English heavyweights – the managers, the players, the fans, the owners and the two cities. Of course the competition between the two has often descended into acrimony and mutual hostility. However, both clubs also share a great deal in terms of footballing success, global appeal and of course tragedy so that they are and remain reluctant redfellows.