Manchester United's Chris Smalling in action with Newcastle United's Georginio Wijnaldum (Reuters)
Full time: Liverpool 0-1 Manchester United
Scorer: Rooney 78
Starting lineups:
Liverpool: S. Mignolet; K. Touré (Benteke 81'), M. Sakho, N. Clyne, Alberto Moreno, J. Milner (Caulker 90'), Lucas Leiva, A. Lallana (Ibe 76'), J. Henderson, E. Can, Roberto Firmino
Manchester United: De Gea; M. Darmian, C. Smalling, A. Young (C. Borthwick-Jackson 42'), M. Fellaini, M. Schneiderlin, D. Blind, Ander Herrera (Depay 72'), J. Lingard (Mata 66'), W. Rooney, A. Martial
Venue: Anfield (Liverpool)
Referee: M. Clattenburg
League positions:
Liverpool: 9th, 31 pts, 21 matches, 8 wins, 7 draws, 6 losses
Manchester United: 6th, 34 pts, 21 matches, 9 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses
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