The battle of titans, live on television

It had the feeling of a cup final, although it was technically nothing more than an regular PREMIER LEAGUE fixture.
LIVERPOOL were staring at the shocking prospect of a worst loss of form for 56 years entering today's visit by MANCHESTER UNITED.
In the event, the hosts outplayed the visitors, with Liverpool winning, 2-0.
I watched this memorable match live on television, before heading off for a rare Sunday at work.
After a tense, goalless first half, the hosts opened the scoring in the 65th minute, with Fernando Torres bursting past Rio Ferdinand and burying a right-footed shot into the net.
The visitors attempted to answer by bringing on Liverpool old boy Michael Owen (to resounding boos by the home supporters), but substitute David Ngog left most of the Anfield crowd in a rapturous mood about six minutes into added time, when the Frenchman slotted in the home side's second.
The match featured seven bookings (Jamie Carragher receiving one, pictured) and one player from each side was sent off -- Nemanja Vidic for United and Javier Mascherano for Liverpool.
It was an engaging, entertaining occasion, and a reaffirmation of why ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL remains my favorite sport.