Rafa delighted with derby victory (VIDEO)

An own goal from Phil Neville and wonderful strikes from LuisGarcia and Harry Kewell gave the Reds victory, despite losing their captain Steven Gerrard who was sent off early in the game.

"It was a fantastic game for all the supporters and the game was one with passion, quality, high tempo and a lot of things - a fantastic game," he said.

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