Capital One Cup: Manchester United v Liverpool - in pictures

Following his 10-match ban for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic last season, Luis Suárez was said to be "champing at the bit" for a return to action. Those poorly chosen words came from Brendan Rodgers, who decided to start his Uruguayan striker from the off. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images

After a 4-1 thumping at Manchester City at the weekend, David Moyes will be happy to see he still retains the faith of the fans. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Suárez winks at Wayne Rooney, who is also starting this third round fixture. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images

As the game gets under way, Suárez is beaten to the ball by Chris Smalling. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

José Enrique gets the better of Nani. Photograph: Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images

Wayne Rooney fires a shot through a busy Liverpool defence. It's a gripping contest, this one. Photograph: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images

Suarez gets a half-chance when Jonny Evans leaves a looping ball and it drops to the Liverpool striker's feet ... Photograph: Jon Super/AP

But, after a heavy first touch, Suarez collides with the keeper and the chance is gone. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images

There's plenty of gesturing on the sidelines, but it remains goalless until the break. Photograph: Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images

Early in the second half, Javier Hernandez gets on the end of Rooney's corner and steers the ball into the net to give United the lead. Photograph: Jon Super/AP

The Mexican's ability to lose his marker and to adjust his feet for an awkward cross were fundamental to that goal. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images

Shinji Kagawa clips the crossbar from range after rolling his marker in midfield. Photograph: Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images

Liverpool are the dominant side as the game progresses, but they can't seem to force an equaliser. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Suarez goes close when he rattles the crossbar with a direct free-kick and Victor Moses has a diving header turned away by David de Gea. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Gerrard and Suarez watch on as Alexander Buttner tumbles under the challenge of Martin Skrtel and Kolo Toure, but the referee dismisses appeals for a penalty. Photograph: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images

Buttner can't believe it. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images

Nonetheless, United hold on to record a narrow victory. Final score: Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool Photograph: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images