Manchester United earn a precious victory against rivals bitter rivals Liverpool!

The returning Marcus Rashford scored a brace within an 11-minute span to help his side triumph over their bitter rivals in a 2-1 victory. 

The victory keeps them in 2nd place, 5 points clear of their opponents.

Rashford, who started and starred on the left wing, gave United the lead in the 14th minute, after racing onto Romelu Lukaku's flicked header, curling a stunner past Loris Karius.

The 20-year old doubled his side's advantage, after sweeping home the rebound, off of Juan Mata's intercepted run.

Liverpool was handed a lifeline in the 66th minute when Sadio Mane's cross was inadvertently turned into his own net by the returning Eric Bailly.

But United managed to hold on to their 11th league victory in 14 home games.

Manager Jose Mourinho picked up his first win in four games against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool since taking charge of the Red Devils.

United have now beaten four of the five teams currently in the league's top-6 in the league (3H, 1A), and head with confidence into their crucial home tie against Sevilla in the UCL this coming Tuesday.

Aside from the goal scorers, Ashley Young, Man United's winger turned full-back may have put in the best performance of any other players tonight. He kept Liverpool's biggest threat Mohamed Salah almost unknown for the entire game.

Liverpool needs to put this result behind them and concentrate on confirming 3rd place or even aim for a higher finish. They can put pressure on United this coming weekend and move 2 points close to 2nd place when they face Watford in the PL, as United will be in FA Cup action against Brighton.