Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp has claimed that his side were more "dominant" in their goalless draw with Manchester United than the 7-0 home success last season.
The Reds had 34 shots to Man United's six in Sunday's affair, while they had eight on target, with the visitors only managing one during the contest at Anfield.
Liverpool beat the 20-time English champions 7-0 in the corresponding game in the Premier League last season, but Klopp has said that his side were more "dominant" in the 0-0 draw.
"I saw a lot of good things, the one thing I don't like is the result. We should have scored," Klopp told Sky Sports News. "We were in a rush in moments but I liked a lot the intensity of the game and the start to the game.
"Everyone saw what we wanted, our counter-pressing was good as a group and we didn't let them out. I can't remember such a dominant performance against Man Utd - even the 7-0.
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"Now it's 0-0 they probably feel slightly better than us. But we take the point and keep going. It was the type of game I expected. If we play like this it is difficult for the opposite team to get out of their own half and the way United defending was clean with a lot of passion.
"If you score it changes the dynamic of the game and they open up a bit and take more risk. But nothing changed, they threw everything in and it's a 0-0.
"I think you overestimate your influence - we couldn't be bothered what you say. It has nothing to do with what happens, we knew it would be difficult.
"What everyone says only helps United. Why should we listen to that? They were fired up and I cant remember a game where they turn up with a white flag - it doesn't happen.
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"We tried everything and the numbers we created - in terms of shots - is crazy. But with that about of shots they should be a few more on target. That was our fault today and we go from here."
Liverpool also had 69% of the possession in Sunday's affair, but they found it difficult to make the most of their dominance in the final third of the field.
The draw brought to an end a three-game winning run in the Premier League, while it proved to be the first time that they have dropped points at home this term.
The Merseyside team will now switch their attention to the EFL Cup, welcoming West Ham United to Anfield in the quarter-finals of the competition on Wednesday.
Liverpool will then return to Premier League action at home to leaders Arsenal on Saturday.
Matt Law
