Images from Sunday night's Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool, with Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata and Robin van Persie on strike in a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford.
Updated: December 15, 2014, 12:00 AM
Rooney, Mata and Van Persie send Manchester United flying further upward – in pictures
Marouane Fellaini of Manchester United challenges Adam Lallana of Liverpool during their Premier League match on Sunday. Shaun Botterill / Getty Images
Manchester United's David De Gea stops a shot from Liverpool's Raheem Sterling during their Premier League match on Sunday. Peter Powell / EPA
Manchester United's Juan Mata scores their second goal in a 3-0 victory against Liverpool in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday. Peter Powell / EPA
Manchester United's Juan Mata celebrates after scoring against Liverpool on Sunday in the Premier League. Jon Super / AP
Wayne Rooney of Manchester United plays the ball past Adam Lallana of Liverpool during their Premier League match on Sunday at Old Trafford. Shaun Botterill / Getty Images
Manchester United's Ashley Young controls the ball with his chest during his side's Premier League victory on Sunday against Liverpool. Phil Noble / Reuters
Liverpool's Raheem Sterling is challenged by Manchester United's Phil Jones on Sunday during their Premier League match. Phil Noble / Reuters
Robin van Persie of Manchester United celebrates scoring the third goal in his side's 3-0 Premier League victory against Liverpool on Sunday/ Shaun Botterill / Getty Images
David De Gea of Manchester United celebrates during their Premier League win over Liverpool on Sunday at Old Trafford. Shaun Botterill / Getty Images
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers looks on during his side's loss to Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. Alex Livesey / Getty Images
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard reacts after Manchester United's third goal in his side's 3-0 loss in the Premier League on Sunday. Phil Noble / Reuters