Manchester United won the game primarily because of a dominant opening 15 minutes.
Alan Pardew selected a 4-4-2 from the start. James Perch was at centre-back, Davide Santon on the right, and Shane Ferguson at left-back.
Sir Alex Ferguson continued with the diamond he played against Cluj in midweek. Danny Welbeck replaced Javier Hernandez, while Tom...
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Liverpool started stronger, but Manchester United gained control of the game after Jonjo Shelvey’s dismissal.
Brendan Rodgers used Shelvey as the highest player in his midfield triangle, and Glen Johnson continued at left-back.
Sir Alex Ferguson rested Nemanja Vidic, and played Ryan Giggs, rather than Paul Scholes or Tom Cleverley, in the centre of midfield.
Liverpool dominated the...
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Manchester United were superior throughout the 90 minutes and could have won by a much greater margin.
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