The Reds led 2-0 in the second half before Casemiro was dismissed, and soon after he left the field, our two-goal lead was halved, prompting a nervy ending to what had otherwise been a comfortable outing for United.
Despite the visitors’ efforts to score an equaliser, Erik ten Hag’s side held firm and were backed audibly by a vociferous home crowd, to get over the line.
That support was certainly felt by our players on the pitch, with Raphael Varane tweeting after the final whistle: “Big battle today!! Old Trafford you helped us get across the line.