The United skipper broke the deadlock with a tremendous strike from open play after 35 minutes and he doubled the Reds' advantage just before the break, when he coolly fired home from the spot. Speaking to MUTV after the game, the French midfielder reflected on his contributions to the cause and discussed how his side had to battle in order to topple the hosts in the first half.
“Yeah, I am happy,” he said. “Very happy to score, very happy to help my team and very happy with the result as well. We had the result that we all wanted.