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Europa League | Round-Of-16
Mar 10, 2016 at 8.05pm UK
 
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2-0

Sturridge (20' pen.), Firmino (73')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Reaction
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Marouane Fellaini cleared of elbowing Emre Can
UEFA confirms that no further action is to be taken against Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini following a coming-together with Liverpool's Emre Can.
Mar 14, 12:56
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paul Merson hits out at "clueless" Manchester United players
Paul Merson says that Manchester United's display against Liverpool was so bad that he even felt sorry for the club's supporters.
Mar 12, 21:49
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Man Utd's Marouane Fellaini: 'We did not respect Louis van Gaal's gameplan'
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini says that he and his teammates "didn't respect" Louis van Gaal's gameplan against Liverpool.
Mar 11, 17:52
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Manchester United condemn Hillsborough chants towards Liverpool at Anfield
Manchester United release a statement condemning the chants of some supporters about the Hillsborough disaster during Thursday's Europa League defeat at Liverpool.
Mar 11, 15:49
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Louis van Gaal ignores Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes criticism of Manchester United
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal ignores criticism from Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes following his side's defeat to Liverpool in the Europa League.
Mar 11, 09:28
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Rio Ferdinand: 'Manchester United were not good enough'
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says that the club's current crop of players are "not good enough" following their 2-0 Europa League defeat to Liverpool.
Mar 10, 23:15
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jurgen Klopp: "We could have scored more"
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp heaps praise on his side following their 2-0 Europa League victory over Manchester United at Anfield.
Mar 10, 23:03
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jordan Henderson hails "electric" Anfield atmosphere
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson praises the "brilliant" Anfield crowd following his side's 2-0 Europa League win over Manchester United.
Mar 10, 22:54
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Louis van Gaal bemoans "cheap" Liverpool goals
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admits that his side deserved to be beaten by Liverpool, but describes both of their goals in the Europa League clash as "cheap".
Mar 10, 22:42
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paul Scholes slams 'shambolic' Manchester United
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes labels his former club a "shambles" following their 2-0 Europa League defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.
Mar 10, 22:27

The Match

Match Report

Liverpool beat Manchester United 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 clash to put one foot in the quarter-finals of the competition.

Live Commentary

Relive Liverpool's 2-0 win over Manchester United at Anfield as the Reds gain the advantage at the halfway stage of their Europa League last-16 tie.

Team News

Bastian Schweinsteiger returns to the Manchester United substitutes' bench for Thursday night's Europa League last-16 first leg against Liverpool.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League round-of-16 first leg between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield.

Head to Head
Aug 5, 2014 1am
Pre-season Friendlies
Liverpool
1-3
Man Utd
Gerrard (14' pen.)
Rooney (55'), Mata (57'), Lingard (88')
Shaw (52')
Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Liverpool midfielder James Milner doubt for Manchester United showdown
Liverpool midfielder James Milner is reportedly a fitness doubt for tomorrow's Europa League last-16 first leg against Manchester United at Anfield.
Mar 9, 18:11
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jurgen Klopp challenges Liverpool crowd to create "better" atmosphere than United
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp urges the Anfield crowd to create an atmosphere that Manchester United will not be able to rival in their Europa League tie.
Mar 9, 16:40
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: 'Manchester United's wins over us are meaningless'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that Manchester United's last four wins over the Merseyside club are meaningless ahead of Thursday's Europa League showdown.
Mar 9, 16:28
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Nathaniel Clyne wants revenge against Manchester United
Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne is eager for revenge against Manchester United when the two sides meet in the last 16 of the Europa League.
Mar 9, 15:20
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling eagerly anticipating Liverpool clash
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is "looking forward" to facing Liverpool in their historic Europa League last-16 clash.
Mar 9, 14:35
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chris Smalling "striving" for Champions League qualification
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling insists that the team are "striving" to avoid missing out on qualification for the Champions League again.
Mar 9, 14:22
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren: 'Manchester United showdown will be special'
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren says that he and his teammates are ready for Thursday's "special" Europa League clash against Manchester United.
Mar 9, 11:22
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Antonio Valencia "likely" to return to Manchester United squad for Liverpool clash
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says that Antonio Valencia is "likely" to return to the squad for Thursday's Europa League tie against Liverpool.
Mar 9, 10:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Man United boss Louis van Gaal: 'Europa League tie against Liverpool is must-win'
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says that his team "have to win" their Europa League last-16 tie against Liverpool.
Mar 9, 09:32
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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