Liverpool’s bitter-most rivals Manchester United were defeated by Villarreal in the Europa League final last night.
It was a chance for the Red Devils to equal the Reds’ trophy tally of 43, but it wasn’t meant to be.
And so Liverpool maintain their superior record of major honours over Man United, with last season’s Premier League title putting the Merseysiders ahead by all accounts.
For clarification, here is exactly how both clubs can claim 43 and 42 trophies respectively:
Liverpool – 43 major honours (*48)
League title x19
European Cup x6
*FIFA Club World Cup x1
*UEFA Super Cup x4
UEFA Cup/Europa League x3
FA Cup x7
League Cup x8
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Manchester United – 42 major honours (*44)
League title x20
European Cup x3
*FIFA Club World Cup x1
*UEFA Super Cup x1
UEFA Cup/Europa League x1
FA Cup x12
League Cup x5
European Cup Winners’ Cup x1
It’s not all doom and gloom for United fans, though – the two clubs are by far the most successful in the land, with third-placed Arsenal 11 trophies behind the Red Devils.
Given the Gunners’ recent form, we won’t expect to see them adding to their tally any time soon, and Chelsea are lagging behind on just 24 (*25) major honours.
It’ll be a long, long while before another club joins Liverpool and Man United at the very top of the game.