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Philippe Coutinho vs Manchester United (March 17)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9dzljtbi7g

Liverpool took a 2-0 lead into the second leg of their Europa League clash against Manchester United earlier in the year, but were put under the cosh when Anthony Martial netted from the spot at Old Trafford to reduce the home side’s arrears.

However, the Reds soon reasserted their authority on the tie when Philippe Coutinho produced a moment of individual brilliance to level proceedings just before the break.

The Brazilian playmaker picked the ball up on the left, left defender Guillermo Varela for dead, and then excellently dinked the ball over the on-rushing David de Gea.

It was a sensational goal from a sensational player.