Robin van Persie’s second-half penalty secured a 2-1 Premier League win for Manchester United over 10-man Liverpool at an emotionally-charged Anfield on Sunday.
The Dutchman’s goal saw United complete a come from behind victory after Rafael da Silva’s effort had cancelled out Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard’s volley early in the second half.
Victory saw United move to within a point of Premier League leaders Chelsea but left Liverpool, who saw Jonjo Shelvey sent off in the 39th minute, still searching for their first league win under manager Brendan Rodgers.
