Roberto Firmino double helps Liverpool past lacklustre Manchester United

It was a night when a section of the Manchester United support once again turned the air heavy with protest and, for a brief while, we wondered whether the Liverpool team would make it into Old Trafford. But when they did and England’s classic fixture, which had been postponed on the Sunday before last following demonstrations by United’s fans against their American owners, crackled to life, it was Liverpool who fashioned what could prove a decisive victory.

They showed poise and character to recover from a sluggish start and, following a see-saw contest, it was left to Mohamed Salah to streak away at the very end to make the points safe. After a turbulent season, Liverpool now have control of their own destiny with regard to a Champions League finish. If they can finish with wins over West Brom, Burnley and Crystal Palace, they will most likely get what they want – with Chelsea and Leicester to meet next Tuesday and one or both set to drop points.

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