Liverpool's hopes of finishing in the top four was given yet another blow as they went down 2-1 to Manchester United at Old Trafford. The match-winner came from Park Ji-sung after a controversial equalizer from Wayne Rooney. Liverpool's only goal came courtesy of Fernando Torres in the fifth minute. Fernando Torres also missed a chance in the dying minutes of the match which would have levelled the score and would have given Liverpool one point. This was also Liverpool's tenth loss of the season and they seemed to be set to miss out on a Champions League spot, considering their current form.
In the fifth minute, Fernando Torres gave Liverpool the lead. Torres continued his run as Steven Gerrard found Dirk Kuyt. United's defence did not keep a lookout for Torres' run and by the time a cross was whipped in by Kuyt, Fernando Torres was already in acres of space. Torres latched onto the cross and managed to direct the ball into the net to make it 1-0 to the visitors.
However, Liverpool's celebrations were short-lived as Manchester United equalized in the 12th minute. A penalty was awarded after Javier Mascherano appeared to have brought down Antonio Valencia in the penalty box. The referee points to the spot but Liverpool's manager Rafael Benitez disagrees, indicating that Valencia was brought down outside the box. He was clearly frustrated with the decision as he was seen complaining even after Wayne Rooney slotted the rebound into the net after his penalty kick was saved by Pepe Reina to make it 1-1.
Then, in the 60th minute, Park Ji-sung made it 2-1 in favour of Manchester United. Neville's run provided some space for Darren Fletcher as Emiliano Insua moved towards his right. Darren Fletcher whipped in a cross and his cross was met by the diving header from Park JI-sung, guiding the ball pass Pepe Reina. Nearing the end of the match, Fernando had a chance to equalize. However, he miscued the cross from Gerrard and Yossi Benayoun could only head the ball straight at Edwin van der Sar. Manchester United managed to hold on to their lead and beat Liverpool 2-1, grabbing all three points.
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