Juan Mata puts in a superb performance to lift Manchester United over Liverpool – in pictures

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  • Liverpool's Jordan Henderson, left, clashes with Manchester United defender Phil Jones on Sunday during their Premier League contest. Paul Ellis / AFP
    Liverpool's Jordan Henderson, left, clashes with Manchester United defender Phil Jones on Sunday during their Premier League contest. Paul Ellis / AFP
  • Daley Blind of Manchester United and Jordan Henderson of Liverpool vie in the air for the ball during their Premier League match on Sunday. Phil Noble / Reuters
    Daley Blind of Manchester United and Jordan Henderson of Liverpool vie in the air for the ball during their Premier League match on Sunday. Phil Noble / Reuters
  • Juan Mata beats Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet for Manchester United's first goal in their eventual 2-1 Premier League victory at Anfield on Sunday. Phil Noble / Reuters
    Juan Mata beats Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet for Manchester United's first goal in their eventual 2-1 Premier League victory at Anfield on Sunday. Phil Noble / Reuters
  • Manchester United players celebrate with Juan Mata after his opening goal for the team on Sunday against Liverpool. Paul Ellis / AFP
    Manchester United players celebrate with Juan Mata after his opening goal for the team on Sunday against Liverpool. Paul Ellis / AFP
  • Liverpool's Steven Gerrard looks at Ander Herrera of Manchester United after fouling him shortly after the start of the second half, a stamp that earned him a red card. Phil Noble / Reuters
    Liverpool's Steven Gerrard looks at Ander Herrera of Manchester United after fouling him shortly after the start of the second half, a stamp that earned him a red card. Phil Noble / Reuters
  • Liverpool's Steven Gerrard is shown red on Sunday during his side's Premier League loss to Manchester United after his foul on Ander Herrera. Paul Ellis / AFP
    Liverpool's Steven Gerrard is shown red on Sunday during his side's Premier League loss to Manchester United after his foul on Ander Herrera. Paul Ellis / AFP
  • Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard leaves the pitch after being sent off during his side's Premier League loss to Manchester United on Sunday at Anfield. Peter Powell / EPA
    Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard leaves the pitch after being sent off during his side's Premier League loss to Manchester United on Sunday at Anfield. Peter Powell / EPA
  • Juan Mata of Manchester United scores his second goal during the 2-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday. Alex Livesey / Getty Images
    Juan Mata of Manchester United scores his second goal during the 2-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday. Alex Livesey / Getty Images
  • Manchester United's Juan Mata celebrates with Michael Carrick after scoring his second goal for the club on Sunday in a win over Liverpool. Peter Powell / EPA
    Manchester United's Juan Mata celebrates with Michael Carrick after scoring his second goal for the club on Sunday in a win over Liverpool. Peter Powell / EPA
  • Daniel Sturridge scores Liverpool's lone goal past Manchester United keeper David de Gea on Sunday in his side's 2-1 Premier League loss. Phil Noble / Reuters
    Daniel Sturridge scores Liverpool's lone goal past Manchester United keeper David de Gea on Sunday in his side's 2-1 Premier League loss. Phil Noble / Reuters
  • Manchester United's David de Gea and Liverpool's Martin Skrtel get into a confrontation on Sunday at the end of their Premier League match. Phil Noble / Reuters
    Manchester United's David de Gea and Liverpool's Martin Skrtel get into a confrontation on Sunday at the end of their Premier League match. Phil Noble / Reuters
  • Manchester United players celebrate victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday in the Premier League. Alex Livesey / Getty Images
    Manchester United players celebrate victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday in the Premier League. Alex Livesey / Getty Images