The 6 most "hostile" matches in English football history

Derby matches between two teams in the same city or matches related to historical events are indispensable "spices" in the soccer world.

6. Manchester United vs Manchester City

For many football fans in the past decade, Manchester United was a club of national stature while Manchester City was only the class of a local team. However, times have changed since The Citizens "shaken hands" with Saudi Arabian owners in 2008.

City used to be just a "little guy" in front of the "giant" United, but the "oil money" poured into Etihad Stadium over the past decade has gradually changed the balance of power in the city of Manchester, to From there, the Derby match between the blue and red colors of this city became one of the most anticipated matches in the Mist country recently.

The moment when legendary Roy Keane on the Red Devils side caused Alf Inge Haaland to retire after a vicious tackle or the image of Mario Balotelli arrogantly celebrating with the words "Why is it always me?" in front of thousands of United fans at Old Trafford in 2011 has surely become one of the epic stories in British football history.

5. Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

This match is a "miniature" version of the northeast Derby between Newcastle and Sunderland but no less attractive and violent.

In the last century, Villa and Birmingham were both giants of English football. The times these two clubs clash are decisive for the title, so heated arguments and a series of fierce tackles from players on both sides are definitely indispensable in this match.

Over time, although the two no longer maintained their old position, the images of Dion Dublin "butting heads" with Robbie Savage or Jack Grealish being attacked from behind by Birmingham fans showed the "hatred" inside. The Birmingham Derby remains intact.

4. Liverpool vs Everton

In the last 7 times they had the opportunity to face Liverpool in the Premier League, Everton had to receive 5 defeats, conceded 17 goals and could not win even 1 match against The Kop. At a glance, we can see the superiority in class that the Red Brigade showed against their great rival Merseyside.

However, this is the match with the highest number of red cards in Premier League history, a number that proves the uncompromising spirit of play between players on both sides every time they clash, especially Everton. Although the home team at Goodison Park does not possess the same strength as The Kop, The Toffees will definitely not let the "obnoxious neighbor" have an easy 90 minutes every time they face off.

3. Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur

The interesting thing about the match between the two giants in North London lies in the fact that both teams have levels that are not too different from each other regardless of any historical period.

Therefore, this is one of the most "professional" Derby matches in English football. However, for that reason, this match lacks notable highlights.

The confrontation between the Gunners and the Roosters not only attracted fans of the two teams but also excited many football fans around the world.

2. Newcastle United vs Sunderland

Derby in the northeast of England really goes beyond the scope of a football match. In the past, when Sunderland defeated the Magpies in the play-off semi-finals to win promotion to the Premier League in 1990, St James Park home team fans created a "riot" to force the match result to cancel.

The historical hostility between the two cities in the northeast has been tinged with "violence" every time these two teams meet.

1. Manchester United vs Liverpool

Considering the number of titles in the traditional room as well as the number of fans on each side, the match between Man United and Liverpool deserves to become the Derby of the whole of England.

This is considered a competition between the two No. 1 clubs in the Mist country, which according to legendary coach of Man United, Sir Alex Ferguson once admitted that winning against Liverpool was one of the greatest memories of his life.