Virgil Van Dijk pinpoints Liverpool blame after Manchester United draw

Virgil Van Dijk believes it was Liverpool's own fault that they were held to a 2-2 draw by Manchester United.

Jurgen Klopp's side were dominant during the first half at Old Trafford, as a Luis Diaz goal put the Reds on course to regain their position at the top of the Premier League table. But despite creating several clear opportunities, Liverpool only went in at half-time 1-0 ahead.

And the Reds were punished early in the second half after a Jarell Quansah mistake was pounced on by Bruno Fernandes, who scored a long-range equaliser. Kobiie Mainoo then gave the hosts a 2-1 lead before Aaron Wan Bissaka conceded a penalty, which Mohamed Salah equalised from.

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But the result at Old Trafford is a blow to Klopp's team, with Arsenal now leading the table on goal difference and reigning champions Manchester City just a point behind. And Van Dijk was unequivocal on where the blame lies over two dropped points against their struggling rivals.

When asked by Sky Sports if the result felt like a blow, the Liverpool captain referenced their 4-3 FA Cup defeat against United three weeks earlier. He said: "Of course. Obviously, it's our own fault again.

"We should have been 2-0 up at least at half-time. We created dangerous moments and we had the match under control and it's just a shame. Definitely feels like a loss at this point.

"Obviously, because we were wasteful in our chances, we gave them a lifeline and unfortunately, individual mistakes can happen in the game, but there was still so much time to put it right.

"We were in a rush, losing too many balls and