After Sir Matt Busby left United, the Reds dominated English and European football in the ’70s and ’80s.
However, United’s most successful era in history was led by Sir Alex Ferguson, who arrived at Old Trafford in 1986 and overcame a tough start.
More than half of their entire trophy haul—38—was earned during Ferguson’s 26-and-a-half years as manager
After Ferguson retired in 2013, Jurgen Klopp took over as manager and transformed Liverpool into a top club team, winning every major trophy along the way.
We compared the two trophy cases by looking at the numbers.
After beating Manchester City in the 2024 FA Cup, Manchester United reclaimed first place in the standings.
Liverpool were level earlier in the season as Klopp won a second League Cup with a Wembley victory against Chelsea, but they were unsuccessful in their attempts to win the Europa League, FA Cup, and Premier League in Klopp’s final season as manager.
The Red Devils have won more league championships and more Community Shields than any other team in league history. Among their many continental achievements, including three European Cups, they rank second all-time in the FA Cup and have received awards on a number of occasions.
No English club has ever beaten Liverpool in the number of League Cups, European Cups, UEFA Cups, and UEFA Super Cups, and Liverpool has a remarkable record overall.
Some may say that competitions like the UEFA Super Cup and the Community Shield are nothing more than showcase matches. After excluding those two, Liverpool’s trophy haul is 47, whereas United’s is 46.
An English city located in Liverpool
(1901, 1906, 1922, 1923, 1947, 1964, 1966, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 2020) – The team has won a total of nineteen league championships.
For the eight years between 1965 and 2022, the FA Cup was held.
- Eighteen times: (1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1995, 2001, 2003, 2012, and 2024) in the League Cup.
In the years 1964, 1965, 1966, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2001, 2006, and 2022, the Community Shield was awarded 16 times.
Throughout Europe
- Six Euro Cup appearances (1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2015, 2019)
3-Times UEFA Cup winner (1973, 1976, 2001)
- Four European Super Cup appearances (1977, 2001, 2005, and 2019)
World
- With one 2019 FIFA Club World Cup
In sum, sixty-seven important victories
Old Trafford Great Britain
20 league championships (1908–1911, 1952–1956, 1957–1965–1967, 1993–1994–1996–1997–1999–2000–2001–2003, 2007, 2008–2009, 2011, 2013). Also,
The following years’ FA Cup appearances: (1909, 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004, 2016, 2024)
- Six League Cup appearances (1992, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2017, and 2023)
- 21st Community Shield (1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965, 1967, 1977, 1983, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016)
Throughout Europe
Promotion – Three European Cups: 1968, 1999, and 2008
- One in the Europa League in 2017
In 1991, they won one European Super Cup.
— 1991 European Cup Winner’s Cup: 1
World
In 1999, there was one Intercontinental Cup.
- One 2008 FIFA Club World Cup
Completion: 68 significant awards
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