United nonplussed at Mascherano antics

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano’s reckless dismissal in the 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford has earned him little sympathy from his Manchester United opponents.

The Argentina international clattered into Paul Scholes for his first booking in the 11th minute of the Barclays Premier League match – and then was shown his second yellow card for confronting referee Steve Bennett just before half-time to complain about team-mate Fernando Torres’ caution.