There is a seminal moment in the latest season of House of Cards – this is when the Underwood couple realize their greatest strength is that they are something “Beyond Marriage”. In so many ways the Manchester United – Liverpool rivalry is “Beyond Football”. Yes, the rivalry may have its roots in the economic battles between the two cities in the late 19 th century – which transcended to the football pitch. But in many ways this rivalry defies modern football logic. These games nowadays don’t see potential Ballon d’Or winners pitted against one another, nor are they about a fight to become English and European champions. Yet, every time this fixture approaches – it has the feel of the biggest game in football. Throughout the history of these two clubs, their periods of success have rarely coincided with one another. There are only a handful of instances in the past century when both these clubs have been competing for the big trophies in the same season. Yet the rivalry is so ...