Reds skipper Gary Neville says Liverpool's comprehensive defeat
to Everton on Saturday inspired United to battle to victory against
Tottenham later that day.
The Reds earned a narrow victory over Spurs with a goal from the
in-form Ryan Giggs. But the United squad had earlier watched
Liverpool lose 3-0 in the Merseyside Derby, a result Neville and
his team-mates believed was influenced by the tiring recent
international break.
"We watched the Merseyside derby and it made us realise just how
difficult it is for the top teams immediately after an
international matches," he said.
"You tend to get back home at 5 or 6am on the Thursday morning but
your legs don't seem to come back with you.
"Some of the lads had not even trained. It's always a difficult
situation and you have to just dig in and get the win."
It was at this point last season that United drew with Manchester
City on the back of an international break. But, having made it
four wins out of four - the Reds' best ever start to a Premiership
campaign - confidence is growing within the squad. But Neville says
greater challenges lie ahead.
"We've won all of our games," he said. "So, at this stage, we
couldn't have done any more. But we're aware it is still early days
and there are tougher tests still to come."
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