Rio: Draw Was A Fair Result

Rio Ferdinand admits United’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool was a fair reflection of the game, following a closely fought encounter at Anfield in the Barclays Premier League.

The Reds defender believes a point in Merseyside should be celebrated, considering United’s recent baron run against Kenny Dalglish’s side and also expressed his delight at being involved in the big games, following a spate of recent injuries.

“I’m happy with a point in the end,” Ferdinand said. “They created a couple of chances towards the end but our passing was controlled in the second-half and we played some good football. We just didn’t make the right decision in the final third and we could have had a couple more opportunities. But considering what we have gone through in the last couple of years - I think we’ve lost three on the spin at Anfield - a point isn’t a bad result.

“These are the atmospheres that you want to play in. This is what you love and enjoy. As I’ve said before, there is no better place to come and get a result for United fans. It’s great to be playing again. I’m enjoying my football, training every day and that’s all you can ask.”

Ferdinand was central to a moment of controversy in the second-half when he appeared to bring down Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam who felt he was illegally apprehended, although, the Reds defender was not convinced when quizzed on the matter.

“There was a slight bit of contact but I don’t think it was enough to make a fella of 12 or 13 stones fall on the floor. But that’s the way the game is today and we just have to get on with it. We showed the resilience that you need to fight back and get a deserved point at a place like Anfield.”