LA Galaxy-bound Steven Gerrard may have stolen the headlines for being sent off for his stamp on Ander Herrera in Liverpool’s 2-1 loss to Manchester Unitedat Anfield on Sunday, but the big story for the Red Devils was the return to form of playmaker Juan Mata. The Spaniard’s two superb goals and overall excellent play lifted the team, andcrucially provided a five-point cushion over Brendan Rodgers’ men in the race for England’s last two UEFA Champions League places.