Downing: We had United rattled

Liverpool winger Stewart Downing insists they will take positives from their second-half showing at Old Trafford and Daniel Sturridge’s stirring cameo.

After an insipid opening period, the Reds found themselves 2-0 down 10 minutes after the break as Nemanja Vidic doubled the lead given to United by Robin van Persie’s 21st goal of the season.