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There is a bit of afters following the final whistle. David de Gea is enraged and you can understand why.

Martin Skrtel has "left one on him" there. The Liverpool defender planted his studs into the goalkeeper's shin as he chased that final pass.

The pair are eventually pulled apart as United head off to celebrate with their travelling fans and Liverpool slope off down the tunnel.

Liverpool press forward. Martin Skrtel with a run on goal.... No. David de Gea out quickly yet again.

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Simon Mignolet plunges to his right and produces a superb stop. Too late for his side to save themselves?

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Emre Can bundles into Daley Blind and Wayne Rooney will have a chance to seal it from 12 yards.

Neil Lennon
Bolton manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"It's been everything you would've wanted out of a game like this. At times, United could have put the game beyond Liverpool here. Liverpool have been running up a real head of steam in this half, but haven't really been able to fashion out any clear cut opportunities."

Manchester United are wringing the neck of this game. Juan Mata is playing some fine keep-ball, beating the Liverpool press with some careful passing and clever movement.

David De Gea claims Raheem Sterling's cross over the top of Mario Balotelli. Four minutes of injury-time pop up on the pitchside board.

There are a few Liverpool fans heading for the exits to beat the traffic. We are into the last minute of normal time.

Neil Lennon
Bolton manager on BBC Radio 5 live

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"You have to give credit to Liverpool. Brendan has been really positive with the changes despite being down to 10 men and Liverpool are doing everything they can to open United up."

Marouane Fellaini again! The Belgian is a beacon in the air, repelling everything thrown at him.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Anfield

"Liverpool showing great spirit and resilience as they push forward for an unlikely equaliser - and Anfield senses this may still be on. Manchester United are sitting back and hoping to catch Liverpool cold as they throw caution to the wind with reduced numbers."

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Wayne Rooney leans a little too heavily on Philippe Coutinho and Liverpool have a free-kick. Forty yards out and the Red shirts are piling into the box, waiting for the delivery...

Valuable seconds for Manchester United as Joe Allen brings down Radamel Falcao in midfield. The visitors take their time over the set-piece. Four minutes left.

Marouane Fellaini rises highest in his own box to head a Liverpool corner well clear...

Hearts in mouths among the home fans. Emre Can and Simon Mignolet play a bit of keep-ball in their own penalty area and jsut about get away with it. Their team are still in this.

Aaron Wray: Balotelli's either getting the equaliser or sent off

Zac Strevens: Liverpool fans literally holding Balotelli back. Glorious.

A change for Manchester United and it looks like an attacking one. Radamel Falcao is on in place of Ander Herrera. Strange choice that from Louis van Gaal.

Amy Lawrence
Football writer on BBC Radio 5 live

"They're giving it a good go Liverpool, but it's just finding that clinical edge to penetrate the United back line that's letting them down. The crowd had to hold Mario Balotelli back there after that crunching tackle with Chris Smalling. There was then a pat on the back from then to say well done for getting stuck in."

Marouane Fellaini keeps a cool head, nodding back into the grateful grasp of David De Gea from the resulting set-piece.