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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal refused to discuss reports that goalkeeper David De Gea, who starred in the club's 3-0 win over Liverpool on Sunday, is to sign a lucrative new contract.
It had been reported that the Spaniard will agree a new £36.5m, five -year deal to stay at the club, with Real Madrid interested.
De Gea was the man of the match in United victory over Liverpool at the weekend, but afterwards Van Gaal refused to discuss any talk of a new contract for the player when questioned.
"That is between the club and the player and it is not open for discussion for the media," he said.
Show all 24 1 /24Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings David De Gea How United have come to rely on him. Three brilliant saves from Sterling and two superlative ones from Balotelli made him United's best player. 9
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Johny Evans Still on the rutted comeback trail to full fitness, he was nevertheless the more assured of United's centre-back pairing. 6
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Antonio Valencia Tied Allen in knots and was allowed the freedom of the right wing to pick out Rooney for the first goal. 7
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Phil Jones A late replacement for Marcos Rojo, he looked off the pace and was booked in the first half for a flying swipe at Coutinho's legs but improved through the game. 6
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Michael Carrick Typically composed and elegant throughout, and quintessentially understated too. One backheel under pressure in the first half was a delight. 7
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Marouane Fellaini Gave the ball away too often throughout and was booked in the first half for a clumsy challenge. 5
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Ashley Young The winger has often appeared a salmon out of fresh water at United, but he helped consolidate United's lead with a cross nodded home by Mata. 7
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Juan Mata In exactly the right place as half time approached to convert Young's cross and set up Van Persie with the cutest of passes for the third goal. 8
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Wayne Rooney Influential. Composed side-foot finish on 11 minutes from a Valencia cut-back gave United the lead. 7
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Robin Van Persie Back to somewhere near his best and put gloss on a fine performance with the third goal. 8
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings James Wilson Withdrawn for Herrera with 20 minutes to go after expending sweta but producing little inspiration. 6
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Best of the Bench: Ander Herrera Helped buttress the midfield after coming on for Wilson when United were 2-0 to the good but ceding possession and chances to their opponents. 7
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Brad Jones He had never conceded at Old Trafford before today, but this was a chastening experience. Could do nothing about the goals. 6
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Dejan Lovren Croatian was at fault as United made it 3-0 with wayward header. 4
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Glen Johnson Had little time to make an impact before he hobbled off with an injury to be replaced by Toure. 5
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Martin Skrtel Lost Van Persie for United's second goal, and looks a shadow of the granite-hard centre-back who once marshalled the Liverpool defence. 5
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Jordan Henderson Missed a presentable chance at the start of the second half when Sterling's cross found his head and failed thereafter to make a pinprick of an impact on the game. 4
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Steven Gerrard So nearly inspirational in midweek, Liverpool's captain could not summon the same spirit in a middling display. 5
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Joe Allen Unnerved and confused by Valencia and at fault for the first goal as the Ecuadorian burst past him to set up Rooney, his struggles to find any semblance of form this season continued. 3
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Alberto Moreno After a torrid opening half-hour, the Spaniard began to show his worth with forays towards the United box, almost getting in on goal only to be foiled by Valencia. 6
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Adam Lallana Anonymous as a ghost under an invisibility cloak, he was withdrawn at half time for Balotelli. 3
Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Philippe Coutinho Grew into the game in the second half, but needs more movement ahead of him for his clever touches and passes to bear low-hanging fruit. 5
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Raheem Sterling Liverpool's main attacking threat but missed a trio of chances, most notably early in the second half when through on goal. Not a striker. 3
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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 0 player ratings Best of the Bench: Mario Balotelli His best performance in a Liverpool short so far. A clever flick almost set up Sterling before a thumping shot drew a fine save from De Gea. 6
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De Gea made a total of eight brilliant saves against Liverpool at Old Trafford, including three each from Raheem Sterling and Mari Balotellli.
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