Good afternoon, all, and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Liverpool v Manchester United.

And United are looking to take advantage of all that extra space. Di Maria is down the left, and his cross is seeking Rooney, but is played just a touch behind.

GOAL! What a lovely goal as well, a second for Mata, exchanging passes with Di Maria, flicking it over his head beautifully and past Mignolet's despairing hand.

Then Angel di Maria catches the ball, preparing himself to take a throw-in rather too quickly.

The subsequent free kick comes to nothing.

How many more red cards are we going to see this afternoon?

And there's a booking for Phil Jones, scything down Henderson.

And a shot from Coutinho, flashing over the bar.

Liverpool trying to spark this to life, with Sterling seeking Sturridge with a cross that's a touch high.

Well, I think we all know what the focus of the match analysis is going to be.

The Anfield crowd, roaring at Gerrard's appearance and the initial challenge, are now strangely subdued.

Herrera got booked there as well for his part in that initial challenge.

A nasty challenge on Mata, met with cheers from the crowd, then he kicks out at Herrera with studs after a clash.

Gerrard is off!