In Pictures – Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United – No one will forget Mata’s goals and Gerrard’s red card

No Manchester United fan will forget 22^nd March 2015 in a hurry, rather it will go down as one of the days to savour in United’s history. Anfield had eluded the red devils of a win for last 3 seasons and prior to the match Van Gaal touched on that aspect and said, I know United have not won at Anfield but now I am the manager and it shall change.

It did change for good as Van Gaal’s tactics outplayed Liverpool’s fluent midfield and helped United to stamp their authority on the game and take out the victory with a 2-1 scoreline.

This game, like any other Liverpool-United clash had umpteen memorable moments like Mata’s two goal wonder, Fellaini standing tall over Liverpool’s midfield, Gerrard’s shocking red card, Sturridge’s goal, Rooney’s penalty miss and much more.

We have got it all covered as we bring all the action to you in pictures. We have selected the best images from the game and have brought them to your viewing pleasure. See them here:

It’s fitting to start with the Man who has witnessed the most Liverpool-United clash

Now it’s time to meet the current MEN in charge, Van Gaal and Rodgers

United looked to stop Coutinho from the outset

Carrick was instrumental in stopping Coutinho

EPL is graced with 3 of the most influential midfield players

Rooney played his worse game this season

Mata opened the scoring with a beautiful finish

 

His celebrations showed how much it meant to him

Juan Mata led the charge for United against Liverpool

Man Unite dplayers knew the importance of Mata’s goal

Liverpool players looked dejected with Mata’s opener

 Lallana missed a crucial opportunity to level the score

 

In-came Gerrard to influence the game

But ….. he did this only after 38 second

Rightly, Gerrard was shown the RED CARD

Gerrard confirmed was it him? and the answer was a resounding YES

This picture says a LOT

 

Mata did not care as he scored a screamer to put United 2-0 ahead 

 

Take one more look at the amazing finish

Mata and United fans were elated

Sturridge pulled 1 back for the home side

Celebrations were muted though

 

Rooney’s horror afternoon continued as he missed a PEN

 

Jones with a crunching tackle on Henderson

Mario got in the act and Liverpool fans stpped him from getting in trouble

 

FA might want to take a look in this horrific tackle by Skrtel

 

United players carried Mata all around the pitch

Manchester United thanking their supporters 

Fellaini has become Van Gaal’s go-to man

Image  Credits: Dailymail, Guardian