PREMIER LEAGUE: Rooney brace sinks Liverpool
Wayne Rooney scored both goals as Manchester United moved back to the summit of the Premiership with a 2-1 over Liverpool at Old Trafford with Luis Suarez replying for the visitors.
With this game being overshadowed with United’s Patrice Evra and Suarez coming face to face for the first time since the Uruguayan served an eight game ban for racially abusing the Frenchman the first-half was low key with the host’s having the majority of the possession but without really threatening to score.
Paul Scholes had Man United’s best chance when he headed straight at keeper Jose Reina but the moment of controversy arrived just before the break as last man Rio Ferdinand, as television replays showed, just got the ball ahead of Suarez who claimed he had been fouled and wanted the England international to see red.
As the whistle blew for the break Suarez angrily kicked the ball into touch sparking a minor incident amongst the players.
The Uruguayan had been the subject of controversy after refusing to shake the hand of Patrice Evra before the game.
But within three minutes of the restart United had scored twice, both by Rooney.
The first followed a Ryan Giggs corner which was flicked-on and Rooney volleyed home. Then Jay Spearing was caught in possession and Antonio Valencia immediately slipped the ball through for the England international to double the host’s lead.
At this stage there seemed no way back for Liverpool who looked disjointed and shocked by the two-goal salvo. The home side easily retained possession and looked to be comfortably playing out time until with ten minutes remaining Liverpool were handed a lifeline.
Substitute Charlie Adam flung over a free kick which hit Ferdinand before falling kindly for Suarez to poke home from close range.
The men from Anfield increased the tempo but it was too late and United clung on for the tree points and their seventh league win over Liverpool at Old Trafford in eight matches.
Referee: Phil Dowd
Venue: Old Trafford
Attendance: 74,844
Man Utd scorers: Rooney 47,49
Liverpool scorers: Suarez 80
TRIBAL ASKS: Rooney ignored all the baggage surrounding this game to fire Man Utd back to the top. Suarez looked like he was trying to fight the whole world and lost his focus.
Yellow cards: Downing (LIV), Carrick (MANU)
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| Stoke City | Bolton Wanderers | 2 - 2 | 14:00 |
| West Bromwich Albion | Arsenal | 2 - 3 | 14:00 |
| Everton | Newcastle United | 3 - 1 | 14:00 |
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| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 38 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 64 | 89 |
| Manchester United | 38 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 89 |
| Arsenal | 38 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 70 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 25 | 69 |
| Newcastle United | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 65 |
| Chelsea | 38 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 64 |
| Everton | 38 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 56 |
| Liverpool | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 52 |
| Fulham | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | -3 | 52 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | -7 | 47 |
| Swansea City | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | -7 | 47 |
| Norwich City | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | -14 | 47 |
| Sunderland | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -1 | 45 |
| Stoke City | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -17 | 45 |
| Wigan Athletic | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | -20 | 43 |
| Aston Villa | 38 | 7 | 17 | 14 | -16 | 38 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 38 | 10 | 7 | 21 | -23 | 37 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 38 | 10 | 6 | 22 | -31 | 36 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 38 | 8 | 7 | 23 | -30 | 31 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 38 | 5 | 10 | 23 | -42 | 25 |
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Comments (9)
even though evra is a cryng lying little girl he moved his hand away they play acted after saurez moved past watch the numerous replays what a little fag...and as for rio"convicted drug cheat" ferdinand tryinng to take the moral HIGH ground lol thats classic hope they are testing him this cheat was most likely high....
at post below - the only way that would be accaptable is previous agreement on not doing it ... - contrary, nothing like that was given, what is worse, no APOLOGY either from him or the scouse - it is them who bhave like racists & considering their history in problematic situations they should not. so, no u r wrong & also going against the football fair play rules & standards.
I am not going to comment on the scouse bastards again today unless u want me to celebrate even on here - u (YallSB) r simply NOT WORTH IT! should have made it much much bigger win, still it is a win, more then deserved one, end of. just wondering whether there will be at least one scouse to look at it as it should be seen ... though doubt it /
Suarez - LEAVE ENGLAND - U R MAKING EPL look a racist league which is smthg NO1 WANTS HERE!!!!!!!!
Dear Utd Fan i good victory. Everywhere u go if u see some 1 u dislike, Will u go at him and give a handshake or will u simply ignore him silently . So that wat suarez did, what's wrong in that. It was Evra who tried Show to z whole world look he refuse my hand and the FA must ban him again. I got the impression that everybody is ignoring Evra action . FA must take action
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