Rafael Benitez might end up having the last laugh after all as his
Liverpool side hauled themselves back into the title fight with a
decisive 4-1 hammering of 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford.
The Merseyside giants battled back from a goal down to defeat the
Premier League leaders in clinical fashion, Fernando Torres and Steven
Gerrard turning the match on its head before the break, with Fabio
Aurelio and Andrea Dossena easing Liverpool well clear before the
end.
In contrast, it was an day to forget for Nemanja Vidic, who gifted
Torres the equaliser before being sent off against Liverpool for
second time this season as Benitez's side reduced United's lead
at the top to four points, albeit having played a game more.
It represented Liverpool's biggest win at United since 1936 and
could yet trigger an amazing championship revival.
Liverpool were the ones who needed the win and there appeared an
extra sharpness about them from the start, especially Torres who
gave the Red Devils defence a torrid time.
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