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EPL: Steven Gerrard scores two penalties as Liverpool beat Man Utd 3-0

Liverpool's English midfielder Steven Gerrard celebrates after scoring his team's second goal (Photo By Paul Ellis)

(AFP) Steven Gerrard scored two penalties as Liverpool closed to within four points of Premier League leaders Chelsea with a 3-0 win at beleaguered rivals Manchester United on Sunday.

Gerrard found the net from 12 yards either side of half-time before Luis Suarez added a third goal in the 84th minute to give Liverpool their first victory at Old Trafford in five years.

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