Man Utd 2-1 Liverpool – Van Persie Unstoppable As United Outplay Reds At Old Trafford (Photos & Highlights)
By Alan Duffy
Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool – Premier League – 13th January 2013
Robin Van Persie was once again the key to Man Utd registering yet another deserved victory, this time against the old enemy Liverpool.
The Dutchman netted a classy first goal on 19 minutes, firing home from a Patrice Evra cross before whipping in the free-kick which resulted in Nemanja Vidic nodding home after the break.
Sub Daniel Strurridge did get a goal back for the Reds soon after United’s second but for large periods of the game, the Merseysiders were second best.
Despite a nervy last few minutes for the Red Devils, they weathered that mini-storm to secure all three points and stay in a comfortable pole position at the top of the table. Liverpool, on the other hand, can take heart in their second-half rally as the Brendan Rodgers’ era moves on.
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Photos: PA
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Was there ever any doubt?
A draw would have been a fair result, Liverpool were awful first half, dominant second, Man Utd were nothing special first or second half.
Liverpool weren’t particularly dominant except for the last 10ish minutes, United were well on top for a good half hour in the first half no contest
…a period of “dominance” which produced no shots on target or required any saves. 2-1 was flattering.