Twitter erupts as Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1

The latest chapter in English football's biggest rivalry was on display today as Manchester United hosted Liverpool at Old Trafford. The second place was up for grabs as Liverpool came into the fixture two points behind United and the battle did not disappoint at all.

Rashford latched on to a Lukaku flick-on and struck it past a helpless Karius to give United the lead, and then doubled their lead ten minutes later with a cool finish. Liverpool raised the tempo in the second half and Mane forced an own goal from the returning Eric Bailly.

Liverpool applied pressure relentlessly but United held on to a historic win.

Here's Twitter doing its job as usual:

The banter started even before kick off!

Not sure whether my @btsportfootball colleague was going for the ball here or not 🤣👀 #MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/QPviJk3CR1

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) March 10, 2018

Just a reminder not to get your hopes up today. #MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/aQnYYoBKCG

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) March 10, 2018

170 - This will be the 170th meeting in league competition between Manchester United & Liverpool. Man Utd have won 67 games to Liverpool’s 55 (47 draws). Clash. #MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/Bfv8m2ph4e

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 10, 2018

And then the game began!

1' - For the 200th competitive time, #MUFC v Liverpool gets under way. Let's go! #MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/wJeHGVxuhy

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 10, 2018

Both teams took their time to settle in.

10 minutes gone so far and the only thing we've learned is Marcus Rashford is ripped #MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/SK1K65m0Ek

— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) March 10, 2018

Marcus Rashford opened the scoring in the 14th minute and doubled the lead 10 minutes later. Twitter was full of praise for the lad and didn't take Liverpool's performance lightly.

RASHFORD YES YESSS pic.twitter.com/2RNruw8jJ9

— sᴀғᴀ ɪᴍᴛɪᴀᴢ ᴀʟɪ (@iLadyUnited) March 10, 2018

Rashford 2nd goal! no cat... #MUFC #MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/yTo3UhQm1K

— Jamie Wilks (@jamiewilks22) March 10, 2018

Highlights showing Liverpools performance in these first 30 mins.#MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/EVNloq4KgQ

— 사피나 (@tastefullysaucy) March 10, 2018

Liverpool fans looking for Mane, Firmino and Salah... #MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/xFcicWZRox

— Ladbrokes (@Ladbrokes) March 10, 2018

And it was halftime!

HT: #MUFC 2 Liverpool 0. The Reds are in control at Old Trafford thanks to @MarcusRashford's well-taken double. #MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/ITBnWGMJoV

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 10, 2018

Mourinho prioritised defence in the second half and Liverpool stepped it up.Their efforts paid off when Mane forced an own goal from the returning Eric Bailly to make it 2-1.

Two penalty shouts from Liverpool. A few players on a yellow card. Feels like this game is on the verge of kicking off a bit. I for one can't wait. #MUNLIV

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) March 10, 2018

It's should be a penalty 😡 #lfcthai #lfc #munliv pic.twitter.com/Sizh6fWgbu

— โอ๋ส์® (@IAmOhs) March 10, 2018

Could've been!

MUN 2-1 LFC 66’(min) BAILLY OWN GOAL pic.twitter.com/2FMGlpn7Po

— Kasper Mølgaard_LFC (@kmlgaard) March 10, 2018

Liverpool applied pressure relentlessly but United stood tall and won the match to go five points clear off Liverpool.

#MUNLIV me right now pic.twitter.com/mtpC3jHE7U

— satish vishwakarma (@satish261988) March 10, 2018

Some people weren't happy with the refereeing.

Two BLATANT penalty decisions, NOT given. A high foot, which is a Red card (no debate), NOT given. The standard or refereeing in this country is quite frankly a joke, even more so at Old Trafford where EVERYTHING goes the home sides’ way. We’re not the first to be robbed here.

— Dharma Bhagalia (@Kloppholic) March 10, 2018

How Liverpool were robbed by the refs today: Valencia handball - penalty Valencia challenge on Mane - RedRashford: 2nd yellow Fellaini challenge on Mane - penalty.

— Guardiolista (@MCFC_HQ1) March 10, 2018

But Mourinho had the last laugh again!

"A CHAMPION is simply someone who did NOT give up when they wanted to."🔴🔴#GGMU #MUNLIV @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/dIXlMUO94h

— Yolanda Hartin Mada (@yolahama21) March 10, 2018

Man United 2-1 Liverpool FT:Shots: 5-13Pass accuracy: 68%-83%Chances created: 4-12Possession: 32%-68%Marcus Rashford's two first half goals are enough to give Man United the win against Liverpool. pic.twitter.com/ilfYUSl2Tz

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 10, 2018