On a storm-tossed night at Old Trafford, lightning in the form of Mikael Silvestre struck twice for a reinvigorated Manchester United.
Daily Telegraph
Silvestre gives Ferdinand a winning return
Mikael Silvestre upstaged his partner's return to Manchester United's central defence last night but Rio Ferdinand was not complaining.
The Independent
Silvestre sinks Liverpool
The crowd began by hailing one centre-half and ended the evening in grateful acclaim of the other.
The Guardian
Ferdinand back but Gerrard is facing lay-off
It was eight months too late, but Rio Ferdinand finally found the requisite bottle. Unfortunately, Steven Gerrard provided another sample from his growing collection of injuries.
The Times