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Ronald Koeman declared that Everton were “more comfortable” against Manchester United than they were facing Liverpool.
The Toffees slipped to a deserved 3-1 defeat in the Merseyside derby on Saturday, with Liverpool by far the better side.
But Koeman’s men put in a markedly improved performance days later when they travelled to Old Trafford, where they drew 1-1 with United.
Koeman explained that Everton found the United meeting “more comfortable” as they did not press as hard as their previous opponents.
“Different system, different pressing, I feel myself more comfortable here than the way Liverpool tried to press,” he said.
“You know United are strong, they have individual qualities, but it isn’t a team who will from the start press, press, press.
“They have a different system and still a strong team, really good players, but you get more time and you will have more ball possession, it’s different.”
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