Man Utd 1-1 Liverpool: It is ‘a fact’ that United always defend against us – Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said it is “a fact” that Manchester United always set up to defend against his side at Old Trafford.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

Klopp’s Premier League leaders needed a late Adam Lallana equaliser on Sunday to earn a 1-1 draw against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, who are two points above the relegation zone.

The German has failed to record a single win in five visits to United.

“This year, last year, the year before, they just defend,” he said.

“That’s how it is. It is OK. It is no criticism. It is just a fact.

“When you think about Manchester United against Liverpool, you think both teams are trying like this. But it is not. We try.”

The result brings to an end Liverpool’s 17-match winning run in the Premier League, meaning they fall one short of matching Manchester City’s record tally of 18 consecutive top-flight victories.

The Anfield side remain top of the Premier League but their lead over City has been cut from eight to six points.

Mourinho on Liverpool’s ‘limitations’

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was a television pundit at the match and he said Klopp’s teams “have limitations against teams with low blocks”.

“He [Klopp] didn’t like the menu – he likes meat and he got fish,” Mourinho told Sky Sports.

“United, with the limitations they have at the moment, played with five at the back, were solid and didn’t give the chance of transition. Jurgen didn’t like the menu.

“Liverpool missed quality to play against a team with a low block.

“They can smash opponents that play the way they want to play against.

“Jurgen clearly has frustrations. It’s a fantastic situation for his team but at Old Trafford – which is a special place to win – he never did it.”

Liverpool dominated possession, 68% to 32%. They also had more shots and more shots on target but had to wait until the 85th minute for Lallana’s equaliser after Marcus Rashford had given United a first-half lead.

“We are the one team where everyone is on their toes when United play against us,” said Klopp.

“We don’t have to say it is a compliment. We are a good team. When you play against somebody it is normal for them to think about how they can stop us.” – bbc.com