Manchester United withstood an onslaught from Liverpool on Sunday and left Anfield with a 0-0 draw.
The result ended the Red Devils' two-match losing streak across all competitions and denied their rivals the opportunity to retake first place in the Premier League standings.
For Erik ten Hag, the match provided an example for his players to look to when the manager asks for a disciplined, organised effort as seventh-place United aim to climb back into the European spots.
"There were a lot of aspects, absolutely," Ten Hag told BBC Sport when asked what he liked about his team's outing. "I think the performance was very good from our side.
"The gameplan went well, the players were brilliant how they stuck together and were in the fight.
"My only criticism would be in possession we could hurt them more, if you get one, two, three passes in. But that's the only thing. If we scored one of the big opportunities we could have won this game.
"Liverpool is a very good team, a very good attacking team and a lot of movement. You have to defend very disciplined and it is a big compliment to the team how they did - the spirit, and the passion and desire was there."
At the back of all the United players' minds was their previous visit to Anfield, which resulted in a 7-0 victory for the home side. Ten Hag admitted that payback was among the motivating factors for the Red Devils ahead of Sunday's match.
"We knew that beforehand that last year we beat them twice but we lost - and it was a big loss. Of course you want to take revenge.
"We have a good squad, a good team and we can make something out of this season."