Liverpool continued their unbeaten start to the Premier League season but had to settle for a point against a battling Manchester United side on Sunday night at Old Trafford.
Marcus Rashford gives United the lead in the 36th minute but Liverpool think there was a foul in the build-up. The Reds manager Jurgen Klopp was fuming.
“We don’t have to say it’s a compliment. It’s just that we are a good team and it’s normal that people think how they can stop us.” Klopp said.
“Today we had a big say in that, we stopped ourselves. But of course United defended really well and then had the speed with Daniel James and Marcus Rashford.
“They chip the ball in behind and then the race is on. That’s not cool. We defended that okay, but we should have played much better football. That’s what we expect of ourselves. That’s no criticism or judgement of United, it’s just about ourselves.” Klopp added.
Sadio Mane thought he had equalised for Liverpool. However, a VAR check chalked the goal off as replays showed the Senegalese winger had handled the ball in the build-up.
“It doesn’t frustrate me. I’m not the person who should be concerned about this style from United. It’s just a fact that when we come here, they just defend. It’s okay, no criticsm, it’s just a fact.” Klopp said.
“When United play Liverpool, usually you’d think both teams would play like this, would try. We are the one team everyone is on their toes when United play us.
“With the quality they have, they way they set up is really difficult. It’s no excuse. I thought we could do better today. But you cannot play each team like this.” he added.
Liverpool salvaged a draw against the hosts with a late goal from Adam Lallana. The draw means the leaders’ advantage at the top of the standings has been cut to six points.
