Liverpool 2-1 Manchester United

Liverpool Defeated Manchester United 2 -1 and ended their dream run of 5 successive wins over Liverpool in Premier League.

Ryan Babel's second-half strike ended Manchester United's run of five successive league wins over Liverpool. Liverpool came from a goal behind to beat Manchester United 2-1 in a dramatic Anfield encounter that could easily have been won by either side.

It also gave Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez his first victory over the Old Trafford men in 10 Premier League attempts. A first-half own goal from Wes Brown and a Ryan Babel winner close to the end were enough for Rafa Benitez to take three points off rival Sir Alex Ferguson for the first time.

United took the lead early on through Carlos Tevez. But Liverpool forced their way back into the match with a bizarre Wes Brown own goal, before dominating the second period - which saw Nemanja Vidic sent off. Then substitute Babel struck the winner.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez said: "It was good for the confidence of the players. At half-time we were talking about having confidence and determination going forwards and in the second half we were the best team. We showed quality and character to come back and the understanding of (Robbie) Keane and (Dirk) Kuyt was very good."

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said: "You don't expect that from Manchester United. When we have a bad day we usually still get something from the game. Overall, they were the better team today. Liverpool produced a performance of tackling, hassling and getting about us. You have to give them credit for that - but at the end of the day, we should cope."