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Matt Maltby

Jamie Carragher blasts Liverpool for Man Utd performance and points out "mental block"

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool suffered "a mental block" against Manchester United - just like Merseyside rivals Everton when they visit Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp's Reds needed a late Adam Lallana equaliser to rescue a point at Old Trafford after Marcus Rashford's first-half goal looked to have earned a deserved victory for the struggling Red Devils.

United ultimately ended Liverpool's 100 per cent start to the Premier League season - and their 17 match winning streak - with the 1-1 draw but were left heartbroken after Lallana's 85th minute strike.

And rather than focus on United's impressive showing, Liverpool legend Carragher revealed how he was frustrated that Klopp's title-chasers let the occasion get to them on Sunday.

Jamie Carragher was disappointed with Liverpool's performance on Sunday (PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX)

Speaking during the game, Carragher told Sky Sports: "I always talk about Everton having almost a mental block when they come to Anfield, and watching Liverpool here, it's almost like it's a mental block.

"It's not the same team you usually watch.

"I said before the game, United away is always a tough game and you can lose it but it's the performance more than the scoreline that is the biggest worry for Liverpool. Every time they come to Old Trafford, it is the same problems."

Liverpool were fortunate to leave Old Trafford with a draw (REUTERS)

And, after seeing substitute Lallana secure the draw, Carragher admitted that Klopp will be delighted that his team avoided defeat.

He added: "I think Liverpool will be delighted. It's very difficult for any team to come to Old Trafford, it's a derby game and their record is not great here.

"It almost feel like certain Liverpool players have a mental block when they come here so to get out with one point, considering how they performed, I think Klopp will be pleased."

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