Deserved victory for Liverpool over United
Liverpool 3 Manchester United 1
Dirk Kuyt scored a hat-trick as Liverpool beat Manchester United 3-1 at Anfield.
On the day when £35million record signing Andy Carroll finally made his long-awaited debut after injury, it was the Dutchman who provided the necessary firepower against their arch-rivals.
Kuyt struck twice in five minutes before the interval before adding his third midway through the second half, before Javier Hernandez headed a late consolation in a typically fiery but entertaining encounter.
Luis Suarez was impressive for the Reds and the Uruguay international had one early effort prodded at Edwin van der Sar but that was merely a precursor to a piece of brilliance to set up the opener.
When he collected the ball on the left of the penalty area his route to goal was blocked by a number of opponents but his quick feet saw him weave past Rafael, Michael Carrick and Wes Brown on his way to the byline.
From there he squared the ball through Edwin Van der Sar's legs to present Kuyt with a tap-in from just inches.
Dimitar Berbatov volleyed Wayne Rooney's knockdown against the outside of Jose Reina's right-hand post. but soon after Liverpool doubled their advantage.
Nani inexplicably headed the Uruguayan's cross back into his own six-yard area where Kuyt gleefully nodded in.
Van der Sar was at fault in the 65th minute when he spilled Suarez's free-kick and his compatriot Kuyt knocked in the rebound.
Hernandez scored a late headed consolation from Giggs' cross in added time but it hardly raised a cheer among the visiting fans.
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lzammit
Mar 8th 2011, 01:13
No, Mark Farrugia, you're off mark…you did not guess right! I am no supporter of Liverpool. It is the attitude of Maltese ManUre supporters like you who made me shun Man Utd.
Joseph Xuereb
Mar 7th 2011, 20:22
Well am a Gunners supporter and after showing my gratitude to Chelsea, I must do the same to Liverpool. Thanks.
Michael Zammit
Mar 7th 2011, 21:06
@ Joseph Xuereb
In exactly the same way i expressed my gratitude to Birmingham City (who?) for crushing your Quadruple Dream. And tomorrow, insallah, I will thank Barcelona for crushing your Treble aspirations. And come this weekend.....your Double goes with the wind .... to be followed by the loss of the Premiership soon after...... and another barren season for the perennial also runs.
George Mangion
Mar 7th 2011, 17:13
Woy Hodgson did the damage this year to our club but next year he won't be any place near to the club so Man U better fear. Last time King Kenny met Fergie in a league match, Liverpool won 4-0 so expect more of the same in years to come. Btw Suarez rocks and Torres, well he's been a disappointment since the last World Cup and hasn't recovered yet, even though Chelsea paid 50 million for him.
lzammit
Mar 7th 2011, 14:09
ManUre were simply outplayed and outgunned. Nani should get an Oscar for the best actor!!
Ganni Cassola
Mar 7th 2011, 15:58
with all due respect, please do not give liverpool fans around the world a bad name with your biased comments..it was a bad tackle as was rafael's equally high challenge. whilst rafael's isnt spoken about as no contact was made (luckily), nani was on the receiving end of a terrible challenge, and he was hurt, as many images have since shown..I dont know why football fans have such blinkered and biased views..i loathe man united as a team, and given our rivalry it is expected, but i will never fall to such ridiculous accusations on a player who was injured..
Liverpool outgunned and outclassed United, and I loved it. Why dont we just leave it at that. A great performance marred by an unfortunate incident.
Mark Farrugia
Mar 7th 2011, 16:50
@l zammit
Why are a number of Liverpool supporters (like you) so green with envy at Man United's continued successes that they resort to such banal comments?! Isn't playing European football on Thursdays not enough for you? Or is the points difference of 18 points between Liverpool and United not a strong indication of the difference between both teams? I tend to believe that Man United's loss yesterday saved many frustrated scousers from committing suicide. So there goes your silver lining.
Ganni Cassola
Mar 7th 2011, 10:08
hahaha man united...your poor midfield is showing itself now! unbeaten for the whole season?? Fat chance!!
However, funny how the article fails to mention Carragher's tackle on Nani, which was one of the worst tackles i have ever witnessed. Now, i do not like Nani's antics and i find him extremely irritating, but i cannot help but fail to understand how steven gerrard was asking him to get on his feet, how commentators were asking for him to be booked for play acting, when he was clearly in pain.yes, his reaction didnt help, but adrenaline takes over in these games, which may have lead him to react as he did....i am a liverpool fan, and whilst yesterday gave me great satisfaction, it is never nice to see a professional player in so much discomfort and pain. Maybe his repuation preceded him at that moment, but Nani was terribly injured, as photos later showed..
Final word - Suarez the new hero at anfield. What a buy!!
Ray Gatt
Mar 7th 2011, 09:49
Carragher gets away with murder every single time. It showed very clearly in the last couple of games that what the ABU says, that United are aided in referees decisions is just rubbish. Liverpool were the better team on the day. Well done. You won 1 game and we won 2.
Japap
Mar 7th 2011, 10:29
Soar Grapes!!! Ghandek Lumi?!
Martin Vella
Mar 7th 2011, 12:10
@ japap
You're still a Thursday club and will probably be next year as well. And who's leading the Premiership by the way? And who's 18 points ahead of Liverpool? In a way I enjoyed seeing Liverpool smiling for once - that's all they can look forward to these days.
Ray Gatt
Mar 7th 2011, 13:13
@ Japap - stop looking up. You're gonna get a stiff neck. By the way, you beat us once and we beat you twice this season. We win.
M Schembri
Mar 7th 2011, 13:39
Carragher's tackle was Red. Just as it was Rafael's. I guess you missed that Mr. Gatt hux?! Guess you even missed Rooney's ingenuity a couple of weeks ago, getting away without even getting a card. May you illuminate us about the other times when Carragher got away with the 'murder'??
Thursday's club Liverpool simply outclassed United yesterday, and if I were you I would be worried Mr. Vella. All I can say is that you better get used to Liverpool smiling cause there is a bright future for the Anfield club. ;)
dvella
Mar 6th 2011, 21:18
liverpool ,liverpool, ever in my dreams sleeping or waking!!!!
Ray Gatt
Mar 7th 2011, 09:50
Keep dreaming and day walking.
Ken Thursdays
Mar 6th 2011, 17:58
Well done Liverpool. No excuses this time. Pity you're still 18 points behind the leaders.