Graeme Souness and Bryan Robson played against one another countless times across the divide of the Manchester United and Liverpool rivalry.
And that rivalry is set to play out once more, with United preparing for a trip to Anfield this weekend against their foes.
While the Reds have enjoyed a position of superiority in recent seasons, it's the Red Devils who come into the game in greater form, having secured their first piece of silverware in six years on Sunday.
The resurgence of Marcus Rashford, the arrival of a bit of metal into the Red Devils team and a new leader in Erik ten Hag mean that United pose a greater threat than they would have last season.