In 2002, with seven Premier League titles under his belt, Ferguson appeared to be under pressure, after Arsenal finished 10 points ahead of United.
The Scotland was asked whether it was his biggest challenge.
“My biggest challenge is that it doesn’t happen right now,” he said. “My biggest challenge was to hit Liverpool in its fabric. And you can print that.
Seven years later, United have 18 Liverpool titles. In 2011, before Ferguson retired with two, before Ferguson retired.
The Red Devils have not won the title since then, and this season ends in the lower half.
Liverpool secured their 19th league title when they first won the Premier League Cup in June
This year’s victory under Aren Slot has moved to United.