The Wales international, who marked his home debut with a goal in the 4-0 win over Chelsea, equalised against the Eagles and believes that the Reds deserved to get more from the game given an improved second-half performance.
“After we scored, there were three or four minutes to go, the crowd were behind us and we were in control to go and get another,”
James told MUTV after the final whistle.
“Unfortunately, they’ve hit us on the break and scored.”
The no.21 looked to have earned the Reds at least a point when his fine finish found the top right-hand corner of the Stretford End net in the 89th minute.