Manchester United 1-1 Liverpool (1-3 agg) PLAYER RATINGS: Philippe Coutinho the star of the show for Jurgen Klopp as Daley Blind has a day to forget at Old Trafford

Manchester United drew 1-1 with Liverpool in their Europa League last-16 second leg tie at Old Trafford on Thursday evening, as Louis van Gaal's home side lost 3-1 on aggregate.

Anthony Martial gave the Red Devils hope from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute, before Philippe Coutinho equalised on the stroke of half-time with a fine individual effort. 

Here, Sportsmail's Chris Wheeler rates the performances of every player that featured for both sides at the Theatre of Dreams.

MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1)

DAVID DE GEA 6 – Could have done better to narrow the angle for Coutinho’s goal having earlier made a great save to deny the Brazilian.

GUILLERMO VARELA 6 – A threat going forward down the right again but was beaten too easily when Coutinho scored the equaliser.

CHRIS SMALLING 7 – Another commanding performance from the England defender, meeting everything head on.

DALEY BLIND 5.5 – Looked very shaky on occasions. Booked for taking down Sturridge after he was beaten all ends up by the striker.

Manchester United's Daley Blind (left) competes with Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge at Old Trafford

MARCOS ROJO 7 – His excellent interception led to United’s first goal but he missed a clear chance to score a second.

MICHAEL CARRICK 6 – His composure was important on a frantic night but could have got tighter on Can in the build-up to Liverpool’s first.

MAROUANE FELLAINI 6 – A thorn in Liverpool’s side again – and an arm in Firmino’ s face. He has to stop doing that.

Belgium international Marouane Fellaini (right) gestures in frustration after a collision with Dejan Lovren

JESSE LINGARD 6 – Had the best of the early chances with a close-range header that was saved. Should have buried it.

JUAN MATA 6.5 – Popped up all over the place in the opening exchanges. Could have done better with a volley past the post.

ANTHONY MARTIAL 7 – United’s danger man. High and wide with an early chance but then won and scored the penalty.

French attacker Anthony Martial (second right) runs back to halfway with the ball after scoring his penalty

MARCUS RASHFORD 6.5 – Still a bit rough around the edges on is seventh start but gave everything and caused problems.

Subs: VALENCIA 6 (for Varela 46), DARMIAN 6 (for Rojo 62), SCHWEINSTEIGER 6 (for Carrick 70).

Manager: LOUIS VAN GAAL 6.5 – A huge night in his reign and United gave it more of a go than usual but wasn’t enough.

LIVERPOOL (4-2-3-1)

SIMON MIGNOLET 6.5 – Smart save from Lingard’s header came at a vital time. Had little chance with the penalty.

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet (left) makes a save from United's Jesse Lingard (right)

NATHANIEL CLYNE 5 – Started the game very well but gave away the penalty with a clumsy challenge on Martial.

DEJAN LOVREN 6.5 – Stood strong in the face of pressure, even when it meant taking a forearm in the face from Fellaini.

MAMADOU SAKHO 7 – Solid throughout though perhaps a little fortunate to get away with trip on Rashford in the box.

JAMES MILNER 6 – Decent job at left back in place of the injured Moreno. Got forward well at times too.

EMRE CAN 7 – A composed, mature performance and played a key role in Liverpool’ s equaliser.

JORDAN HENDERSON 6 – Will be relieved that his miss with only De Gea to beat in the first half did not prove costly.

ADAM LALLANA 5 – Struggled to get into the game at times as Liverpool came under sustained pressure.

ROBERTO FIRMINO 6 – Couldn’t add to his vital goal at Anfield but went close with one effort from 25 yards.

PHILIPPE COUTINHO 8 – Wonderful piece of skill to kill the tie off, having brought a great save from De Gea and set up Henderson.

Philippe Coutinho controls the ball during a majestic performance for his Anfield outfit on Thursday

England international striker Sturridge (left) attempts to get around Blind during the Europa League fixture

DANIEL STURRIDGE 6.5 – Hit the bar with a free-kick after bamboozling Blind. Important outlet to relieve pressure. 

Subs: ORIGI 6.5 (for Sturridge 68), ALLEN 6 (for Henderson 71), BENTEKE (for Firmino 85).

Manager: JURGEN KLOPP 7 – Had his team well drilled for a huge night and they didn’t let him down. Deserved winners overall.

Referee: MILORAD MAZIC 6.5 – A bit picky which meant the game didn’t always flow but got the one big decision right, awarding United a penalty for Clyne’s foul on Martial.