Wayne Rooney netted Manchester United’s 100th Reds goal against Liverpool at Anfield as Louis van Gaal’s men claimed a famous late victory over the Merseysiders.
The United captain struck with 12 minutes left when he smashed home from close range after Marouane Fellaini’s header had come back off the bar. It’s fair to say the hosts dominated much of the 90 minutes, but the Reds grew into the game after half-time before Rooney struck the killer blow, although it must be said though that David De Gea was once again outstanding.
Louis van Gaal kept faith with the starting XI that played out a 3-3 draw against Newcastle four days earlier, with the only change to the matchday squad being Guillermo Varela replacing James Weir on the bench.
United had won two of the last three league meetings at Anfield, including last season’s Juan Mata-inspired victory, while Louis van Gaal had enjoyed three league wins from three against the Merseysiders since his arrival. Both sides came into the match in mixed form and it seemed strange for a United/Liverpool game equating to a match between sixth and ninth in the table.
