Tom Simpson March 16, 2014

Manchester United v Liverpool – in pictures

David Moyes's struggling side take on Liverpool at home, with the away team battling for points to keep them in the title race

Man U Liverpool Live: Man U Liverpool Live — A fan talks to mounted police outside Old Trafford before the match Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Man U Liverpool Live: Man U Liverpool Live — Sir Alex Ferguson takes his seat before the match begins Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images

Man U Liverpool Live: Man U Liverpool Live — David Moyes and Brendan Rogers share a word or two before kick-off Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Man U Liverpool Live: Man U Liverpool Live — Luis Suárez does his best to dispel his diving reputation by avoiding a series of clumsy challenges from Marouane Fellaini and Phil Jones. After three attempts on the ball from the pair, the Uruguayan finally goes down
Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty

Man U Liverpool Live: Man U Liverpool Live — Robin van Persie braces for impact as a challenge on the ball brings down Jon Flanagan Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Man U Liverpool Live: Man U Liverpool Live — The away fans show their support Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Man U Liverpool Live: Man U Liverpool Live — A ludicrous handball from Rafael in an attempt to deflect the ball away from Suarez in the United box leads to a penalty. Gerrard makes it look easy: he shoots one way, the keeper dives the other to make it Manchester United 0 - 1 Liverpool after 33 minutes Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

Man U Liverpool Live: Man U Liverpool Live — Minutes later and a somewhat 'aggressive' header from goalscorer Gerrard leads to a clash of heads. Feillani does not look impressed as the blood flows out of the resulting cut. Gerrard was booked for his actions Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Man U Liverpool Live: Man U Liverpool Live — Another mind-boggling foul from United leads to a second penatly. This time, Phil Jones rams Joe Allen in the back, and he goes down, already protesting the ludicrousness of it all before he's even hit the ground Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Man U Liverpool Live: Man U Liverpool Live — Gerrard's celebration is that 'kissing the camera' thing he's rather fond of. The cameraman certainly doesn't seem to mind, however, even if he does have to clean the lens now. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Man U Liverpool Live: Man U Liverpool Live — Another penalty for Liverpool! A challenge from Vidic sees Sturridge go flying. The replay seems to show he barely touched him, but the ref thinks differently and books him. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Man U Liverpool Live: Man U Liverpool Live — Vidic doesn't seem to pleased with this turn of events Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Man U Liverpool Live: Man U Liverpool Live — With just 4 minutes left to play, Suarez seals the deal for Liverpool to make it 0-3, and the humiliation of Manchester United is complete. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Man U Liverpool Live: Man U Liverpool Live — Suarez and Liverpool celebrate as they edge near the top spot, but United must be holding their collective head in their hands after that performance. It's been said all season that Moyes has a lot of work to do, but they've rarely looked this powerless Photograph: Jon Super/AP

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