BBC match report - here.
I usually like to gloat after wins against Liverpool, but strangely, last night's game didn't compel me to burst into a frenzy of messages to my Pool-supporting friends (of which I have too many).
There were so many reasons to gloat - see picture above for examples.
Liverpool's last loss in the league, 14 matches ago, was the 3-0 game at Old Trafford (which was more uncomfortable to watch than last night's), and Steven Gerrard's geriatric madness descended yet again. Also, United had more possession than Liverpool at Anfield.
But ultimately, the game never became frantic or anxious, and I never felt United were in any danger at all, and that's commendable, given our defensive frailties.
Of course, Phil Jones is still a dumb f**k at times, whilst Rooney and Di Maria were (almost) completely useless, but still, a commendable performance from van Gaal's men.
I've also noticed how Di Maria always gets an assist, or throws in a few dangerous crosses every game, even when he's playing like cr*p. Last night, he dribbled into 3 players in the 85th minute or so and lost the ball when he should have taken it into the corner flag, but he also lifted the ball perfectly to Juan Mata, who scored from a wonderful volley.
Mata is now truly showing his intelligence and his link up play with Ander Herrera and Valencia on the right was wonderful to watch.
Hopefully, the corner has been well and truly turned. Now, we only have Falcao (assuming he stays) and Di Maria left to rehabilitate.
My predictions have been turned against its head now - see here - but I'm certainly not complaining. A couple of weeks break now might actually do more harm than good, but next game against Villa at home should be a doozy. Then it's City (H) and Chelsea (A) after that.
Here's keeping those fingers crossed.
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