Football derbies seems to be the peak and the very essence of football with its historic rivalry and pre-match banters between opposing fans.
Here are five biggest Premier League derbies;
1. Liverpool vs Manchester United
The North West Derby, also known as the Liverpool–Manchester rivalry, is one of the most intense and fiercely contested rivalries in English football. The two clubs are both based in the North West of England, and are just 34 miles apart. The rivalry dates back to the late 19th century, and has been played out in all four divisions of the English football league system.
2. Manchester United vs Manchester City
The Manchester Derby is one of the most important derbies in English football, and is contested between the two biggest clubs in Manchester, Manchester United and Manchester City. The rivalry is relatively young, dating back to the early 20th century, but has quickly become one of the most intense in England.
3. Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur
The North London Derby, also known as the Arsenal–Tottenham rivalry, is a derby match played between two of the biggest clubs in London, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. The two clubs are just 4 miles apart, and the rivalry is one of the most intense in English football.
4. Liverpool vs Everton
The Merseyside Derby is a derby match played between the two biggest clubs in Liverpool, Liverpool and Everton. The two clubs are just over a mile apart, and the rivalry is one of the most intense in English football.
5. Newcastle United vs Sunderland
The Tyne-Wear Derby is a derby match played between the two biggest clubs in North East England, Newcastle United and Sunderland. The two clubs are just 13 miles apart, and the rivalry is one of the most intense in English football.
These five derbies are always hotly anticipated by fans, and are often played to packed stadiums. The atmosphere at these games is electric, and the rivalry is always fierce.
