Paul Scholes claims meetings with Liverpool continue to hold greater importance for Manchester United than derby clashes with Manchester City.
The emergence of the Blues, once dubbed “noisy neighbours” by Sir Alex Ferguson, has seen them overtake the Red Devils in the Premier League pecking order.
A record-breaking title win was taken in last season – a second since United last took the crown and a third in total – and Pep Guardiola has his team back in the hunt this term.
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Liverpool are also very much in that battle, as they seek to secure domestic dominance for the first time in 29 years.