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VIDEO: Coutinho’s wizardry beats De Gea, gives Reds away goal at Old Trafford

Manchester United v Liverpool - UEFA Europa League Round of 16: Second Leg

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool evades Guillermo Varela of Manchester United during the UEFA Europa League round of 16, second leg match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on March 17, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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Philippe Coutinho just got silly.

With Manchester United threatening to level its Europa tie with Liverpool at 2-2, the Brazilian maestro raced onto the ball down the left wing.

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Coutinho then left Guillermo Varela in the dust at dribbled at United goalkeeper David De Gea. Given the keep’s performance over two legs, it was going to take something special to beat him.

This is something special.

HT: Man United 1, Liverpool 1 (agg. 1-3). This beautiful run and finish from Coutinho puts Reds in driving seat. https://t.co/eYOCWFUrE6


— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 17, 2016

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