Liverpool took on Manchester United in the Europa League last-16 at Anfield. It's the first time the two rivals have met in European competition.
Liverpool took on Manchester United in the Europa League last-16 at Anfield. It's the first time the two rivals have met in European competition.
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Daniel Sturridge opened the scoring with a coolly taken penalty after Liverpool right-back Nathaniel Clyne was fouled just inside the area.
Daniel Sturridge opened the scoring with a coolly taken penalty after Liverpool right-back Nathaniel Clyne was fouled just inside the area.
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Jurgen Klopp's side bossed the opening 45 minutes and could have been three or four goals ahead.
Jurgen Klopp's side bossed the opening 45 minutes and could have been three or four goals ahead.
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Louis van Gaal, by contrast, had little to be cheery about. Manchester United did not muster a single shot on target in the first half.
Louis van Gaal, by contrast, had little to be cheery about. Manchester United did not muster a single shot on target in the first half.
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David de Gea was in sensational form once again for Manchester United. The Spanish goalkeeper kept the score respectable as Liverpool dominated the match.
David de Gea was in sensational form once again for Manchester United. The Spanish goalkeeper kept the score respectable as Liverpool dominated the match.
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United were riding their luck, and De Gea could not keep Liverpool out forever. Indeed, after a mistake from Michael Carrick -- played out of position in central defense -- Firmino gleefully tucked away a second Liverpool goal.
United were riding their luck, and De Gea could not keep Liverpool out forever. Indeed, after a mistake from Michael Carrick -- played out of position in central defense -- Firmino gleefully tucked away a second Liverpool goal.
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As the Spanish referee blew his whistle for full-time, the sound of thousands of Liverpool voices echoed on the Kop and across the stadium.
As the Spanish referee blew his whistle for full-time, the sound of thousands of Liverpool voices echoed on the Kop and across the stadium.
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