Tributes paid to the 96 before the game at Liverpool . Liverpool 's Steven Gerrard sent off after minute . Both sets of players wore the number 96 as they emerged from the tunnel with Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton presenting former Liverpool striker Ian Rush a bouquet of flowers . Jonjo Shelvey fired Liverpool ahead early in second half . Goals from Rafael and van Persie won it for Liverpool .
Tributes paid to the 96 before the game at Liverpool . Liverpool 's Steven Gerrard sent off after minute . Jonjo Shelvey fired Liverpool ahead early in second half . Goals from Rafael and van Persie won it for Liverpool .