The hard-working Academy graduate was a tireless performer as the Reds dug deep to see off the challenge presented by Brendan Rodgers's side.
His all-action display earned a nomination from MUTV pundits Danny Simpson and Danny Webber, along with Harry Maguire and Daniel James, for the star-man accolade.
“Scott’s improving,” commented Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at his post-match press conference. “I thought, today, he was excellent. He lost the ball a couple of times, which you expect because he’s still learning his new role of sitting midfield. But he goes into tackles, challenges and fights. If there’s a team trying to intimidate us, he’s the first one there - he’s a leader.