Jonny Evans issues Manchester United reality check after Liverpool FC draw

Jonny Evans was pleased with Manchester United's defensive work against Liverpool and he further defended the nature of their performance at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp's side dominated proceedings with 69 per cent possession and 34 shots, compared to just six from United on Sunday afternoon. The home side were on top for much of the match, though it was United who had two of the best chances of the game through forwards Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund.

United drew criticism after the match for their pragmatic approach, but for many fans it was refreshing to see them sit back and withstand sustained pressure against one of the best sides in the Premier League.

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Evans was keen to take the positives from the match and pointed out that even in years gone by it has been rare for any United side to come to Anfield and dominate the match.

"I've played games here where you have to grind it out," he told reporters after the draw. "You don't always come to Anfield and play well. I've been a part of this club in the past; even back then, in 2012, we got a win here but the game was very difficult.

"You have to grind it out. It's a battle really. It is a game of moments - big moments in the game. We'll come away, take the point, and move on.

"I think we are obviously seventh in the league at the moment, but we were eighth going into the match; Liverpool were top. It was a hard-fought point. They dominated the game in terms of being around our box but we probably had two of the best chances."

United will now be looking to build upon the positive result when they travel to face West Ham at the London Stadium this weekend. Asked if the draw with