Wayne Rooney's second-half double secured a 2-1 win for Manchester United against Liverpool and moved them to the top of the English Barclays Premier League.

Rooney struck twice in three minutes right after the restart, ensuring United survived a nervy finish after Luis Suarez had pulled a goal back.

However, with Suarez refusing to shake Patrice Evra's hand before kick-off and the United skipper apparently trying to confront his opponent at half-time, the off-field problems which have scarred this rivalry over the past few months have merely continued.

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