Premier League: Manchester United v Liverpool - in pictures

There won't be many takers for this so-called 'friendship scarf', that's for sure Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images

At least Patrice Evra and Luis Suárez are on hand-shaking terms these days Photograph: Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images

Real Madrid's coach José Mourinho is among the spectators for today's match Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Shinji Kagawa of Manchester United is blocked by Steven Gerrard of Liverpool Photograph: Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images

Robin van Persie looks to fire a shot through Liverpool's ranks - this one fails ... Photograph: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images

... but in the 19th minute he finds the net from close range with a sweeping finish to put United 1-0 up Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Martin Skrtel and Pepe Reina prevent Van Persie from grabbing a second just before the break. Skrtel initially clear's the Dutchman's backheeled effort off the line, then Reina bravely plunges onto the loose ball and gets a hefty knock in the face Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

In the 54th minute, Manchester United's French defender Patrice Evra celebrates after helping to double United's lead Photograph: Andrew Yates/AFP/Getty Images

In truth, however, his header would not have found the net were it not for a big deflection off the forehead of his team-mate Vidic, as this picture shows Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images

Within three minutes, Liverpool substitute Daniel Sturridge grabs a goal back for the visitors when David De Gea parries the ball into his path Photograph: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Liverpool's fans swamp the ground in a red mist in celebration Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

United come under increasing pressure as the second half goes on, but the hosts hold on for a 2-1 win Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images