12 Players Who Have Played for Both Liverpool and Manchester United Ahead of Old Trafford Showdown

• Manchester United and Liverpool are the two most successful clubs in England
• Despite their success, the two teams have hardly swapped players in transfers
• However, there are a number of top players who have turned out for both clubs

It is with no doubt that Manchester United and Liverpool are the most successful clubs in England, an achievement they have made over the years.

The Red Devils have won 67 titles in all competitions they have participated in while their rivals, Liverpool, have bagged 68 titles in all their competitions.

Given the rivalry between the two teams, rarely do players make switches to either side.

In fact, the last transfer between the two teams happened in 1964.

Be that as it may, there are a number of players who have managed to put on both Liverpool and Manchester United jerseys.

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Sports Brief now takes a look at 12 players who have plied trade with both teams.

12. Tom Chorlton

By the time Tom Chorlton was playing for Stockport County and the original Accrington Stanley, he had had a stint at two local clubs before he was sought by the then-Liverpool manager, Tom Watson.

His transfer to Manchester United came through in 1912. Unfortunately, he was only fielded in four matches in his two-year stint at United.

11. Jackie Sheldon

Jackie Sheldon kicked off his career at Nuneaton shortly before he moved to Manchester United.

In 1913, Sheldon secured a move to Liverpool and missed only three games as The Reds got to the FA Cup final.

10. Tom Miller

The Scottish national started his career at Larkhill United and Hamilton Academical.

Tom Miller later joined Liverpool in 1912, playing 127 matches, scoring 50 goals between 1912 and 1920.

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After the end of that season, Miller moved to Manchester United, where he played for one season before going back to play in Scotland.

9. Fred Hopkin

After the end of World War, Fred Hopkin moved to Manchester United.

During his stint at United, the Red Devils finished mid-table in the two seasons, with the club being slapped with a £350 fine for paying Hopkin more than what was legally allowed by the FA.

He joined Liverpool in 1921 where he won the league title in his second and third seasons with the club.

8. Tommy Reid

Tommy Reid joined Liverpool after kicking off his career at Blantyre Victoria and Clydebank.

Even with the centre forward scoring 30 goals after 51 appearances for the Reds, he did not lift any title at the club.

Reid Joined United from Liverpool after three years, where he became a top scorer with 20 goals in the 1930-1931 season.

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7. Ted Savage

Ted Savage joined Liverpool in 1931 making 105 appearances and netted two goals which came up when he made his debut.

After Liverpool signed Matt Busby from Manchester City, Savage had his move to Manchester United in 1938.

6. Allenby Chilton

As an amateur, Allenby Chilton joined Liverpool in the 1938 summer but never made a first-team appearance for the Merseyside giants.

Chilton made his first appearance for Manchester United in 1939 when the Red Devils played against Charlton Athletic.

5. Thomas McNulty

Thomas McNulty played his first match for Manchester United in 1950, having come through the club’s academy.

Making 59 appearances for United, McNulty was among the squad that lifted the 1951/52 league title.

He moved to Liverpool in 1954 before he left after four years.

4. Phil Chisnall

Phil Chisnall moved from Manchester United to Liverpool in 1964, standing as the last player to make a direct transfer between the two clubs.

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Chisnall kicked off his career at United in 1961 where he netted his first goal against Manchester City.

3. Peter Beardsley

During his time at Manchester United, Peter Beardsley only managed to make one appearance during the season he was at the club.

He later joined Liverpool in 1987.

2. Paul Ince

Paul Ince joined Manchester United in 1989 after West Ham were relegated from the first tier.

Ince had a stellar career at United, winning two Premier League titles, two FA Cups, a League Cup, two Charity Shields, a European Cup Winners' Cup and a European Super Cup.

He turned down an offer from Inter Millan to join Liverpool, where he ended up with no trophy.

1. Michael Owen

Michael Owen is the only Ballon d'Or winner on this list of players following a successful career for both Manchester United and Liverpool.

Owen joined Liverpool in 1996 where he went on to score 158 goals in 297 appearances.

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He later joined Manchester United in 2009, scoring his first goal against Manchester City.

Man United vs Liverpool kick-off time changed

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on the kick-off time for the Manchester United vs Liverpool clash being changed to an uniusal time.

The two English giants will lock horns on Sunday, April 7, at Old Trafford.