Manchester United ties Liverpool's English record with 41st major title
Liverpool has some company.
By virtue of Sunday's exhilarating EFL Cup victory over Southampton - inspired by a brace from talismanic Swede Zlatan Ibrahimovic, including an 87th-minute winner - Manchester United captured its 41st major title, equaling Liverpool's English record.
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Most successful English clubs in history:
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Manchester United (41)
Liverpool (41)
Arsenal (29)
Chelsea (21)
Aston Villa (20)
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As if the rivalry between the Reds and Red Devils needed another level of intrigue.
Jose Mourinho and United will be looking to take sole possession of top spot on that list come season's end, as the Manchester side is still in contention for three more trophies - even if the Premier League is all but locked up by Chelsea.