Liverpool 2 Manchester United 1: Dutch of class from Kuyt as late winner settles it

Dirk Kuyt smashed home a late, late winner to knock Manchester United out of the FA Cup and send Anfield into raptures after a pulsating fourth-round tie.

Goal time: Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup by Daniel Agger and Dirk Kuyt

English football's two most successful teams didn't disappoint in a game that threatened to be a sideshow to the race row involving Patrice Evra, who captained United, and Luis Suarez, who sat in the stands. 

Daniel Agger gave Liverpool the lead when he met a Steven Gerrard corner to power home beyond a stranded, and thoroughly unconvincing David de Gea.
However before half-time, and after Antonio Valencia had struck the post, Park Ji-sung fired the visitors back on level terms.
Chances came and went in the second half before a simple back-to-front hoof by Pepe Reina was flicked on by Andy Carroll to Kuyt, who lashed the finish beyond De Gea.

Sideshow: Manchester United's Patrice Evra had to put up with jeers from the crowd

Sideshow: Manchester United's Patrice Evra had to put up with jeers from the crowd

Level pegging: Park (obscured) fired United level before the break

 

Atmosphere: The Liverpool fans created a thunderous level of noise throughout the match