What a difference a year makes! Mourinho sings Man Utd’s praises pre Liverpool
Jose Mourinho has compared his current Manchester United side with the one of 12 months ago to chalk and cheese ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Anfield.
Jose Mourinho has compared his current Manchester United side with the one of 12 months ago to chalk and cheese ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Anfield.
The clash needs no introduction, the two clubs have a decorated past in both English and European football.
Between them Premier League table toppers Manchester City and Serie A pacesetters Napoli have scored a phenomenal 47 goals in a combined 14 league outings this season – 59 in all competitions.
Paul Pogba remains sidelined for Manchester United’s home match against Crystal Palace tomorrow with Jose Mourinho fearful the club’s record signing could be out long term.
After a car crash couple of days for Manchester City, the Sky Blues head to Stamford Bridge on Saturday without new signing Benjamin Mendy and Sergio Aguero in what appears to be one of the landmark fixtures of the season.
Bibiana Steinhaus, a chief inspector in the German police, made history earlier this month when she refereed a match between Hertha Berlin and Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga.
The Eagles are a side in a dire situation; five games played, five losses and zero goals scored.
The United boss described the former England skipper as a club legend as he looked ahead to the game against the out-of-form Toffees.
Pep Guardiola vows Yaya Toure still has a vital role to play for Manchester City this season, after the Ivorian midfielder was left out of his side’s Champions League win against Feyenoord on Wednesday.
The pre-international break fortunes of both Manchester sides swapped on Saturday – a heavy scoreline which could be deceiving fell in City’s favour, while United surprised in looking like mere mortals.
Stoke have only conceded two goals in the season so far, and will be looking to stifle United’s already heavy-firing attack.
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