Liverpool's Steven Gerrard reacts after Manchester United's third goal during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England December 14, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)
Manchester United added to Liverpool's woes by beating its rival 3-0 in the Premier League on Sunday, earning a sixth straight win and underlining the reversal of fortunes for England's two biggest clubs.
Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata - from an offside position - scored to give United a 2-0 lead at halftime. Robin van Persie added the third in the 71st minute at Old Trafford.
While third-place United remained eight points behind leader Chelsea, Liverpool is struggling to recreate the form that took the team to a runner-up finish last season.
United goalkeeper David de Gea producing a string of brilliant saves to deny Raheem Sterling and Mario Balotelli.
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