Liverpool showed against Manchester United that they have fighting spirit they need to become Premier League champions, claims Roy Keane. Liverpool’s winning run in the league ended at 17 consecutive matches at Old Trafford on Sunday. United came within five minutes of a shock win but for substitute Adam Lallana to equalise late on for the league leaders. Liverpool were below par and Keane believes it is a great sign they still managed to come away with a point from the match.

Of they’re talking about winning league titles etc, you’re going to have to grind out results when you’re playing badly and that’s what they've done today Roy Keane on Liverpool

But the Irishman also praised Manchester United for their performance on the day. “I think both managers will be satisfied with the draw,” Keane said on Sky Sports. “Pressure was building from Liverpool, obviously the Liverpool lads were speaking quite critically of themselves. “But you have to give United a little bit of credit today.

Roy Keane says Liverpool showed against Man Utd why they can win the Premier League

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Keane says Liverpool showed they can avoid defeat despite not playing well

“Obviously they got the first goal, they had to sit in, and there was just maybe one or two sloppy mistakes towards the end, United lacked a bit of composure, and when you’re 1-0 up there’s always a danger the opposition will score. “Liverpool again, if they’re talking about winning league titles etc, you’re going to have to grind out results when you’re playing badly and that’s what they've done today. “Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] will be pleased as well, they showed a good attitude, some good quality, but you always felt they needed that second goal.”

Liverpool had to settle for a point at Man Utd after scoring a late equaliser