Steven Gerard converted his first penalty before the break after Rafael handled Luis Suarez's cross inside the box, before doubling his side's advantage after a Phil Jones foul minutes into the second half.
But Gerrard missed the opportunity to become the first ever Premier League player to score a hat-trick of penalty-kicks after Nemanja Vidic was sent off for bringing Daniel Sturridge down in the area.
The 33-year-old picked his spot for the third time of the afternoon but hit the post, although Suarez managed to add a third minutes later.
They are four points behind leaders Chelsea, with a game in hand, to be played at home against Sunderland on March 26. Manchester City and Chelsea also have to visit Anfield in April. And this is a team in form.
Justice was done at Old Trafford. The scoreline did not flatter Liverpool in the least, adding to the feeling of sea change.
Liverpool have been coming to Manchester for 118 years and have won away to United on just 16 occasions.
Even when they were the best team in the land this was not a happy hunting ground. 'I’ve come here and been played off the park,' said man of the match Steven Gerrard. 'To come here and dominate from start to finish was a good feeling.'
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