Massive win for United that gives them a firm grip on fourth place.
The sending off of Steven Gerrard seconds after he came on was a big moment in the game. Against 10 men United took full control and hit a glorious second goal from Mata.
United were cruising, but they took their foot off the gas and the home side came back into it with a goal from Sturridge. It set up a nervous final 20 minutes but they held on to take all three points.
Rooney even missed a penalty right at the death.
United are now five clear of Liverpool (with a significantly better goal difference).
Big big day for United. Are things turning our way at last...?
Juan Mata and Michael Carrick post match interview: