Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was satisfied with the point against Manchester United which took his side back to the top of the Premier League.

A goalless draw dominated by more injuries than chances was enough to lift the Reds back above Manchester City, who had been top on goal difference having played one match more.

So despite the frustration at an opportunity missed after United lost Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and his replacement Jesse Lingard all to hamstring injuries in a first half in which Roberto Firmino also limped off with an ankle problem, the title remains in Liverpool's hands.

Asked whether it was two points dropped or one gained Klopp said: "Both. But we have a point more and that is good.

"Before the game, with the shape United were in, a lot of people would have expected it would be the worst moment to face United but the start of the game was brilliant.

"Then the injury crisis started and it obviously cost us rhythm. I'm not saying it should have happened but it did happen and then it was a completely strange game.

"Of course we expect more from ourselves to play better football but we'll take a point, it's one more than people probably expected.