Source: Daily_Mail
Liverpool skipper Gerrard marvels in magnificent win at Old Trafford
Liverpool [LNB]captain Steven Gerrard revealed it was a magnificent feeling to 'rub it in' to all his Manchester United[LNB]critics after helping his side to an impressive 4-1 rout at Old Trafford.[LNB]Rafa Benitez' men closed the gap on Sir Alex Ferguson's league leaders to four points after completing a remarkable double over United this season, coming from behind to complete a comfortable victory over the ten men hosts following Nemanja Vidic's second-half dismissal.[LNB]'It was a great performance today from front to back we very hard today, showed great character after going a goal down and it was a magnificent win.,' said a delighted Gerrard, who converted a first-half penalty to put the visitors into the lead.[LNB][LNB] Captain fantastic: England midfielder Steven Gerrard marvels in Liverpool's emphatic win at Old Trafford with fellow goalscorer Fernando Torres (L)[LNB]'It's not very often you see Manchester United lose 4-1 at home but in the end it was very comfortable for us.[LNB]'It's a magnificent feeling, especially after all the stick I've had fromManchester United fans over the last ten years, so it was nice to score andrub it in a bit.[LNB] Manchester United 1 Liverpool 4: How the action unfolded[LNB]Manchester United v Liverpool: It doesn't get any bigger or better than this[LNB]MANCHESTER UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB]LIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB] 'The important thing is that we have made the gap smaller. We realise thatManchester United are a fantastic team and there's still a lot of work to do.'[LNB]After winning his first ever points at Old Trafford, Liverpool bossRafa Benitez believes his side can now go on to beat anybody in theBarclays Premier League following a memorable week for the Merseysideclub following their emphatic 4-0 Champions League drubbing of Spanishgiants Real Madrid in mid-week.[LNB]But the Spaniard maintains his title chasing squad still have plentyof work to do if they are to close the four point gap on United, who have a game in hand.[LNB]'It was a very good game so I'm really pleased for the players,' he said.[LNB]'Winning the league will still be difficult but we have a lot moreconfidence and we feel that we can beat anyone. Now we have to do ourjob and close the gap.[LNB] In the frame: Liverpool Rafa Benitez believes his side have been boosted in their title quest following their impressive win at Old Trafford[LNB]'But the main thing was to get three points today and I'm really pleased for the fans and the club.[LNB]'We had good players, great character and with great confidence before the game, we worked hard.[LNB]After watching his side fall to Cristiano Ronaldo's dubiouspenalty, Benitez praised his players for sticking to the job andgetting back into the game.[LNB]'We knew that we had to win and it was very difficult to do thatafter conceding one go. But we had to work hard to get back into it andwe did. It was very good.'[LNB]Man of the match Fernando Torres, who capitalised on a Vidic errorto get his side back on level terms before the break, agreed with hismanager that although Liverpool's title aspirations remain on course itwill still be difficult to bridge the gap.[LNB]'We need a bit of luck now but this result should give other teamsin the Premier League that United can be beaten,' the striker said.[LNB]'It's difficult to play like that every week but we have great confidence now.[LNB]'They are four points ahead but if we can win some points we can get closer to them.'[LNB] Manchester United 1 Liverpool 4: How the action unfolded[LNB]Manchester United v Liverpool: It doesn't get any bigger or better than this[LNB]MANCHESTER UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB]LIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB] [LNB]
