Halfhearted appeals for a United penalty fall on deaf ears, and that may just be the last action we see here at Old Trafford. Van Gaal stays seated on the touchline, with Giggs shouting instructions.
89'
Half a chance for the substitute Origi, but it's saved with some ease by De Gea. The Spaniard was excellent in the first leg, but will be disappointed at conceding at his near post against Coutinho.
87'
The Liverpool fans are loving life here in Old Trafford, and cheer Lallana as he goes over to their section of the stands to take a corner. The delivery from the ex-Southampton man comes to nothing though.
85'
C. Benteke enters the game and replaces Roberto Firmino.
Indeed, the Brazilian does depart for Benteke with five minutes left.
Very little time left now, and Liverpool are moments away from clinching their place in the last eight of the Europa League. They have clearly been the better side over both legs of this tie.
83'
Roberto Firmino gets yellow.
Firmino is booked for a foul in midfield, and the news is that he may soon be substituted.
82'
Coutinho curls the free-kick well over the bar. It's become a bit haphazard out there, with players losing tactical discipline. Some United fans have seen enough, and are filing out of the ground.
80'
B. Schweinsteiger gets yellow.
Schweinsteiger picks up a yellow card for an awkward foul on Coutinho right inside the D. It was a really clumsy challenge, and close to occurring inside the area.
79'
STINGER! Coutinho takes one on the turn, and hits it right down the middle of the goal from the edge of the area, but De Gea takes no chances, palming the ball over the crossbar.
77'
Strong game management from Liverpool in the closing stages here, as they've sucked United in, and soaked up all their pressure. There's been space for them on the break as well.
75'
Can does excellently to flick the ball back into Coutinho's path, and the Brazilian drifts inside Smalling, firing an effort on goal between the defender's legs, which is saved by De Gea.
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73'
The momentum is really starting to drift out of this stadium here, with the fans starting to realise that three goals in 17 minutes might be a bit much to ask of this United team.
71'
J. Allen enters the game and replaces J. Henderson.
Henderson applauds the away fans as he walks off for Allen.
Rashford gets himself into a crossing position and picks out Fellaini, who side-foots it first time about three feet over the crossbar. The Belgian has been poor in front of goal tonight.
70'
B. Schweinsteiger enters the game and replaces M. Carrick.
Schweinsteiger will play the last 20 minutes in place of Carrick.
69'
Carrick is dispossessed by Can, and he then feeds the ball to the onrushing Firmino down the left. However, Blind is across to cover, and prevents the Brazilian from getting any closer to goal.
68'
D. Origi enters the game and replaces D. Sturridge.
Sturridge is withdrawn after a disappointing evening, with Origi on in his place.
67'
United are trying to pick the Liverpool lock, but haven't been able to fashion much more than half-chances inside the area. That Coutinho goal has made things comfortable for Liverpool.
65'
OFF TARGET AGAIN! Martial and Lingard combine excellently, exchanging passes around the area, before the Frenchman takes aim from around 15 yards out, lashing the ball into the sky!
63'
Oh dear. It's just not Sturridge's night. Coutinho's magical feet takes him past two players, and he spreads it wide for the striker, but after a few shimmies, he hacks the ball into the stands.
62'
M. Darmian enters the game and replaces M. Rojo.
Darmian enters the game in place of Rojo.
61'
SHOULD HAVE DONE BETTER! A looping cross from the right wing finds Fellaini attacking it at the back post. He gets his header on target, but it's swallowed by Mignolet, who should have been made to work harder.
59'
Mata drives to the right side of the box before spinning on a dime and scooping a cross into Rashford. The striker takes it on his chest and pokes an effort towards goal, but it's off target.
57'
Rashford's initial effort is blocked, but only as far as Martial on the left-hand side. He pings it back in for the striker, whose first touch is heavy, allowing Liverpool to clear their lines.
55'
United nearly sell themselves into trouble as Sturridge pounces on a loose ball, but he runs right at Blind to end what looked like a promising break, with a man in support on the far side.
53'
Liverpool are looking comfortable in the second half here, with United just not clicking in the final third. Fellaini is heavily involved in their attacks, but hasn't been able to produce anything truly telling.
51'
N. Clyne gets yellow.
Clyne gives away a free-kick right on the edge of the box to continue his shaky evening here at Old Trafford. To make matters worse for him, he's booked in the process.
50'
M. Fellaini gets yellow.
Lovren is the latest player to get elbowed by Fellaini, and the referee has had enough, booking the Belgian, which will rule him out of United's next European match.
48'
Three goals. That's the task facing United here in the second half. This plays perfectly into Liverpool's hand, as they can sit back even more and counter, which they were adept at doing in the first frame.
46'
A. Valencia enters the game and replaces G. Varela.
Valencia comes on at full-back in place of Varela.
Second half is off!
45'
Philippe Coutinho has scored a goal for Liverpool!
Henderson plays an accurate early long ball for Sturridge, who has Smalling for company, and is eventually run off the ball by the United centre-back. The striker hasn't had much luck when isolated against defenders.
Can spotted Coutinho making the run down the line and played the ball to him.
COUTINHO GRABS A PRICELESS AWAY GOAL! The Brazilian comes up with a spectacular solo effort, leaving Varela for dead out wide, before lifting the ball over De Gea! Right on the stroke of half-time too!
44'
ROJO MISSES A GOLDEN CHANCE! Fellaini does excellently to keep what looked like a foregone goal-kick in play, and cuts it back with one touch to the Argentine, who arrives at the near post but prods his finish off target!
42'
Philippe Coutinho gets yellow.
OVER THE BAR! My word, Liverpool have had their chances to get that away goal. Henderson starts the move by driving through the middle. The ball goes out to Coutinho, who works it back in for the Reds captain inside the area. He leans back to finish, but curls it over the top! Klopp holds his head in his hands, he knew that should have been in.
Coutinho chops down Lingard in stride out wide, and he gets a booking for his troubles.
41'
Liverpool break with some speed, as Coutinho spreads the ball wide for Can, but his cross is headed away. The visitors keep it alive, and Milner attempts another delivery from the opposite flank, but that too doesn't find a team-mate.
39'
Rashford runs onto a great ball from Carrick, and he pulls it back across goal just before it crosses the byline. However, a Liverpool touch takes it away from Fellaini, who was waiting!
37'
OFF THE CROSSBAR! Liverpool win a free-kick right on the edge of the box, but it appeared to be at too much of an angle for a shot on goal. Sturridge didn't get the memo though, as he curls one for the far corner, where it smacks off the frame of the goal!
35'
Clyne won a penalty in the first leg a week ago, and now he's cancelled that out by giving up one to concede the opener in the return fixture. Liverpool will still be confident that they can get a goal at some point, which will put United in all kinds of trouble.
33'
D. Blind gets yellow.
Bling gets pulled up for an untidy challenge in the middle. First booking of the game.
32'
Penalty goal scored by A. Martial for Manchester United!
PENALTY TO MANCHESTER UNITED! Martial goes down the outside of Clyne, who is a split-second slow to react, and trips the French striker. United have a great opportunity here!
MARTIAL MAKES NO MISTAKE! He fires it hard to the left side, with Mignolet diving the wrong way! Game well and truly on now, with United only a goal behind on aggregate!
31'
BIG SAVE! De Gea is called into action as Lallana fed the ball to Coutinho, who lashed one on goal, but the Spaniard got down low to push that effort away! Great stop from the keeper.
29'
There has been three promising counter-attacks now for Liverpool that have failed, but it's a worry for United that they allow so much space in the middle when one of their own attacks breaks down.
27'
WHAT HAPPENED THERE? Lovren has the freedom of Old Trafford to gallop down the right, and he squares it to Coutinho at the top of the box in all kinds of space. However, the Brazilian's first touch is abhorrent, and the ball ends up with a defender.
25'
Fellaini turns the ball over with a terrible pass, and Sturridge is away. He has Varela for company, but his attempt to go down the outside of the full-back and shoot ends up with a block.
23'
OVER THE BAR! Martial skips away from Clyne and then cuts inside Lallana, getting into his favoured position with the ball on his right foot. However, he gets his finish all wrong, launching the ball into outer space.
21'
From a corner, there's a scramble inside the area, and eventually, Rashford flicks the ball wide, with Fellaini unable to get a touch. It's starting to look treacherous out there for Liverpool.
19'
BIG SAVE FROM MIGNOLET! The Liverpool keeper initially hesitated on a cross, which allowed the unmarked Lingard to angle a header goalward, but the Belgian reacts with an athletic parry to keep the scores goalless!
17'
FLAG IS UP! Sturridge drops deep to pick up possession, and he has Lallana making a run ahead of him. However, the linesman signals quickly, and replays show that it wasn't as close of a decision as I originally thought.
15'
Liverpool smell trouble around the edge of their box, as Fellaini tangles for possession. United hold onto it, and eventually get it into Rashford, but Clyne is there to whack it away.
13'
No real goalscoring chances as yet, but United look the more likely side to cause problems. They've been getting into decent positions, but their execution in the final third has let them down.
11'
The first goal will be vital in this match. If Liverpool score, United will need four to qualify, and you could see that sucking the momentum out of Old Trafford. However, should the hosts open their account in this tie, then the wind will truly be in their sails.
9'
Firmino gets a mouthful of the Fellaini special, taking an elbow to the chops. The referee keeps his cards in his pockets on this occasion, but he looks to have already made a note of the Belgian's aggression.
7'
United are spreading the ball well from flank to flank, but Rashford hasn't seen a lot of the ball at the tip of their attack. You can tell that the home side are trying to reduce their deficit early.
5'
United have controlled the lion's share of possession in the opening exchanges, while Liverpool are looking to pounce on the counter-attack whenever they can. Noisy here at Old Trafford.
3'
First opportunity for Liverpool to break as Coutinho sprays it to Sturridge out wide. The striker squares up against Blind, but the Dutch defender stands his ground and makes an important challenge.
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Off we go!
Hello and welcome to our live commentary of the Europa League clash between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford. With the Reds holding a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, a lot is at stake here in this heated rivalry, with Louis van Gaal's men looking to mount a comeback on home soil. Stick with us for all the action.
Manchester United very nearly came unstuck again over the weekend in the FA Cup, needing a late Anthony Martial strike to force a replay against West Ham. The Red Devils are currently in sixth place in the Premier League, four points off the top four. The first leg at Anfield marked the end of Van Gaal's perfect record against Liverpool in his tenure as United boss.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Varela, Smalling, Blind, Rojo; Carrick, Fellaini; Lingard, Mata, Martial; Rashford.
Manchester United subs: Romero, Williams, Memphis, Valencia, Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger, Darmian.
Liverpool subs: Ward, Toure, Benteke, Allen, Origi, Ibe, Smith.
Alberto Moreno's hamstring complaint has seen James Milner slotted in at left-back tonight, which marks the only change by Jurgen Klopp from the first leg. Daniel Sturridge starts up top, with Roberto Firmino just behind him and Philippe Coutinho on the left-hand side.
Juan Mata comes into the side for the injured Ander Herrera in the only change by Van Gaal from FA Cup action. Marcus Rashford leads the line, flanked by Jesse Lingard and Martial.
Liverpool have picked up three wins on the bounce since losing the League Cup final to Manchester City, including a 3-0 victory over the Citizens in their very next league fixture, which enacted some measure of revenge. They currently languish in eighth place in the Premier League, albeit with a game in hand on most of the other teams. One goal for them here at Old Trafford, and United will need to score four to go through.
This round-of-16 tie is the first-ever time that these two sides have met on the European stage, but their history at Old Trafford favours the hosts, with United claiming 12 of the last 14 games at this ground - failing to score only once in that span. However, Liverpool haven't lost in Europe in over a year since getting knocked out by Club Brugge in the 2014-15 tournament at the last 32 stage.
And that will do it for the first half. United were looking forward to the second half after taking the lead through Martial's penalty, but with the last kick of the period, Coutinho dinked in Liverpool's away goal, which leaves the hosts needing three to qualify. No extra time tonight as it will all be settled in the next 45 minutes. Stay tuned for the restart in just a bit.
And that will do it for this Europa League round of 16 tie, with Liverpool advancing to the quarter-finals thanks to a 3-1 aggregate win over their heated rivals. The Reds are now England's last remaining representatives in this competition, and have Coutinho's goal on the stroke of half-time to thank for effectively ending this one as a contest. Martial's penalty means little in the grand scheme of things. That's all the time we have, thanks for tuning in!
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