Man United took all three points at Anfield after an injury time winner from John O’Shea.
Liverpool had looked on top throughout the entire game, but a disallowed goal (?wrongly), some superb keeping from Edwin Van der Saar and a lack in that extra bit of quality in front of goal, left Liverpool all level as the game entered stoppage time after 90 minutes.
Paul Scholes had been sent off very late in the game after appearing to swing a punch at Xabi Alonso. Whether or not it deserved a red is a question of another day – it was clearly a foolish thing to do.
John O’Shea scored with a typical goal line scramble after an inswinging free kick from Cristiano Ronaldo. Liverpool were deflated, Rafa was seething, Fergie was dancing and the United fans (who appear to have adopted a new dress code of all black for their trips to Anfield) were left to celebrate a victory that will probably ensure they win the title this season.
On reflection we outclassed United for most of the game, but our inability to take our chances, not just in this game but all season, will have Benitez reaching for his new and improved cheque-book this summer. As the final whistle went it was just left to Gary Neville to beat his chests as United celebrated.
How I hate him.
Liverpool 0-1 Manchester United.