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Loris Karius believes Liverpool should regard Manchester United’s defensive tactics in Monday night’s Anfield stalemate as a compliment.

United enjoyed just 35% possession as Jose Mourinho set them up to stifle Jurgen Klopp’s in-form side.

“We knew we would have to be patient because it was going to be tough,” Karius said.

“United maybe waited for the one chance to get a goal, as obviously their priority was to stop our play, our attacks.

“They know we’re a really strong team so that’s a compliment for us.

“Second half we managed better to get through, but United defended well with (David) de Gea making top saves.”

Spaniard De Gea denied the Reds a sixth straight victory as he expertly denied Emre Can and then Philippe Coutinho in the second half.

“It was a really good, strong stop (from Coutinho) which was unfortunate because he was the opponent, and I would’ve much rather seen it go in,” Karius told Goal.com.

"But credit to him because it was impressive. He’s enjoyed great development over the last few years and you can just see he gets better and better.

“He’s right up there among the very best in the world, playing at a consistently high level and is a top goalkeeper.”