Liverpool vs Manchester United live: Latest score and updates as Roberto Firmino doubles Reds' lead

Follow live updates from the Europa League clash at Anfield

Thursday 10 March 2016 18:28 GMT

Roberto Firmino fires in Liverpool's second goal of the night (Getty Images)

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Welcome to The Independent's live coverage of Thursday's blockbuster Europa League clash between Liverpool and Manchester United.

The historic rivals from either end of the East Lancs Road meet in European competition for the first time in their long, proud histories at Anfield tonight.

Jurgen Klopp and Louis van Gaal's sides will go head-to-head over two legs for a place in the competition's quarter-finals.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

Follow every kick from the first leg at Anfield on our live blog below...

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Match facts

Liverpool vs United is the first England v England clash in the UEFA Cup/Europa League since Liverpool vs Tottenham in April 1973.

United have lost just one of their nine meetings with English sides in European competition (W6 D2).

Liverpool have lost their last four matches against Manchester United - they've never lost five in a row in all competitions to their North West rivals.

United haven't won any of their last five away knockout games in European competition, losing four times (D1).

Liverpool have reached the last 16 of a European competition for the first time since the 2010/11 season when they did so in the Europa League.

Juan Mata has been involved in eight goals in his last eight games against Liverpool in all competitions (three goals and five assists).

James Milner has scored a penalty in each of his last two Europa League appearances at Anfield for Liverpool.

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