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Emre Can insisted Liverpool deserved more than a point from their dour stalemate with Manchester United.

The Germany international was left to rue the heroics of United keeper David de Gea after the Reds had to settle for a share of the spoils at Anfield.

Can came close to breaking the deadlock in the second half but was denied by De Gea.

“I think we deserved to win,” he said.

“It wasn't our best game but we played better than Manchester United. Their goalkeeper made two great saves for them.

“Facing Manchester United is a big derby for us, for the fans and for the Liverpool family. I think everybody worked very hard.

“We wanted to win and we gave everything. It's a bit disappointing but we're looking forward to the next game now and we have to keep working.”

It's been a frustrating spell for Can, who was sidelined for a month after picking up an ankle injury in the League Cup tie at Burton.

The visit of United was his first Premier League start of the campaign and now he's looking to kick on.

“That was my first 90 minutes for five months so I am very happy I started,” he added.

“I need to get my fitness and confidence back.

“I played last year as the No 6, now I play as the No 8 and can go a bit further forward. My target is to score more goals and give more assists.

“We trained for four or five days all together after the internationals so we were fit and ready for the game. We just couldn't find a way through.”