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'Just a matter of time' - Liverpool never doubted they could find their best vs Man Utd, says Phillips

The 24-year-old Reds defender helped create his team's opener before making a last-ditch clearance in the second half

Liverpool overcame an early deficit in their crucial 4-2 win over Manchester United on Thursday, and centre-back Nat Phillips said after that the rapid turnaround came as no surprise to the players with it being "just a matter of time" until they clicked against their rival.

The Reds went down a goal in the 10th minute but overwhelmed the Red Devils thereafter. Diogo Jota flicked in a hopeful effort toward the target from Phillips, Roberto Firmino sandwiched goals around half-time and Mohamed Salah curled a late breakaway finish around goalkeeper Dean Henderson to seal the result.