Liverpool and Manchester United, one of the two greatest clubs in Britain continued their as they played out an entertaining match in the Europa League round of 16.
In the 18th minute, the referee made a some what controversial decision by awarding a penalty kick to Liverpool after Man U attacker Memphis Depay slightly tripped Nathaniel Clyne in the penalty box, Daniel Sturridge rightly placed the penalty and Liverpool were up 1-0.
Liverpool after scoring romped up more pressure on Man Utd, the United defenders looked confused and agitated as Liverpool's attackers held more of the ball and they had goalkeeper David De Gea to thank for making a quick fire save that would have resulted in another goal for the home team.
Man Utd began the second half with pace, panache and perseverance on the ball but had no end product o how for all their ball control and tactical game-play.
Jurgen Klopp introduced Joe Allen for Daniel Sturridge with less than 30 minutes of normal time to go , hoping to get some stability on their midfield line which was now being hung out to dry by a reinvigorated Manchester side.
A quick counter from Liverpool resulted in a goal by Firmino after a mistake from Carrick resulted in the Brazilian being clear on goal to slot in. 2-0.
Man Utd knowing now they needed an away goal quickly, still fumbled and made a lot of incomplete forward passes much to the dismay of Man Utd fans in the away end of the stadium.
Liverpool ran out happy and well deserved winners in this first leg clash.
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