Not exact matches
The Reds have an away record that is quite similar to clubs
fighting against relegation and the supporters have been forced to watch some pitiful football over the last few months, especially away from Anfield while they have
also suffered some embarrassing losses like the defeats to Blackpool and Wolves at home.
Just look at the remaining fixtures amongst the top teams (forgetting local derbies, teams
fighting against relegation, European travels etc)... LC have got to play Chelsea, Utd, West Ham and City, Spuds have got us, Liverpool, Utd and Chelsea and City have
also got to play Utd as we have got to play City.
Close geographical proximity and healthy away followings have
also added atmosphere to the fixture, not to mention the two clubs frequently finding themselves in the same division, either
fighting for promotion or
against relegation.