Liverpool win 3 in a row against Man U.

Liverpool win at home to Manchester United 2 - 0.

A complete team effort by Liverpool without their injured captain Gerrard, to out-play a full-strength Manchester United squad.

A sterling performance from every member of the Liverpool team at Anfield put a lot of joy in to the hearts of the Reds fans after some recent poor showings.

This makes the third time in a row that Liverpool have beaten their rivals from across the county.

It has to be said, that the great Liverpool fans came full of expectation and full of heart; they were in fine voice and gave great support to their beloved team, who repaid their faithfulness with a great team performance as they outworked and outplayed their illustrious opposition.

It has to be said that the Liverpool fans are amongst the best - none better in my book. 

According to the BBC UK Sports:

Liverpool ended their worst sequence of results since 1987 and eased the pressure on manager Rafael Benitez in the most satisfying manner possible as Manchester United were deservedly beaten at Anfield.

Read the BBC's glowing report here.

Liverpool's bench looks weak compared to Man U. and Chelsea, so despite this great victory today, it does not mean there should be excessive confidence.

But to win under these circumstances shows that the Reds have heart and can play a complete all-round game. The team had the balance and shape they need today.

But, despite their injury problems, and lack of depth, there is some good news; the ex Roma mid-fielder Alberto Aquilani played for the reserves this last week, so it is likely he will make his debut with the team soon, and give them some well-needed help in that area.

Argentinian mid-fielder Javier Mascherano received a red from his second yellow card of the game and will miss the next game. A big loss for Liverpool to be without this brilliant defensive mid-fielder; an unfortunate infraction as he slid in for a loose ball but caught the Manchester goal-keeper who had came a long way out to clear. A slight collision but a fair call by the ref.

Fortunately the Brazilian left-back Fabio Aurelio proves that he is more than capable of the mid-field role as he returns from injury to give an outstanding show of two-way play; his free-kicks and corners were superb and it took a colossal save by Edwin van der Sar to stop Aurelio's curling free-kick over the wall from going into the top right corner.

Read about the teams history here at the Premier League site: Liverpool FC

Gurth Whitaker

Calgary, AB