Get the latest United transfer window updates, pre-season news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Rafael da Silva has opened up on the intense rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool, admitting that it is like "boxing." Rafael, now of Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir FK, faced Liverpool eight times during his seven-year spell at Old Trafford and found himself on the winning side five times, losing the other three.
One of those three defeats came at Anfield during the 2010/11 campaign, losing 3-1. A hat-trick from Dutchman Dirk Kuyt did the damage before Javier Hernandez pulled a goal back for United in stoppage time.
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