Jose Mourinho sticks boot into Man Utd after choosing Liverpool in bigger club debate
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Ex-Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has reignited the age-old rivalry by declaring Liverpool the bigger club in England, citing the Reds' superior trophy record and history over his former side16:37, 27 May 2026Updated 16:43, 27 May 2026Jose Mourinho has declared Liverpool as a bigger club than Manchester United(Image: Miguel Lemos/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Jose Mourinho has taken a swipe at his former employer Manchester United, having declared that Liverpool is the superior club of the two.The fierce rivalry between United and Liverpool is amongst the most intense in global football, with both clubs claiming bragging rights. Additionally, Liverpool has lifted the European Cup, now the Champions League, on six occasions compared to United's trio of triumphs.Mourinho, who was sacked by United in 2018, has entered the discussion and stated Liverpool stands above their greatest adversaries.The Portuguese manager, who is set to return to Real Madrid for his second stint at the helm, commented: "I think this is the right time to ask a special question like this.
Both clubs are incredible, with great history in football," reports the Mirror."But for me, Liverpool has to be the best club in England, for their history and culture into the Premier League, for the past and present years."What Liverpool has done in football compared with Manchester United, is beyond a level of what people think. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Despite being at the helm of one of Liverpool's competitors, Mourinho has consistently expressed his respect for Jurgen Klopp and what he accomplished at Liverpool, particularly the remarkable 4-3 turnaround against Barcelona in the Champions League.
I think this is not about tactics, this is not about philosophy, this is about heart and soul, and a fantastic empathy he created with this group of players.Jose Mourinho clashes with Steven Gerrard during the match which effectively cost Liverpool the title in 2014(Image: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)"They had the risk of finishing a fantastic season without anything to celebrate, and now they are one step from being European champions."Mourinho's admiration for Liverpool was evident to club icon Steven Gerrard, who revealed in his autobiography: "For me, the ideal situation would obviously have been for Mourinho to have managed Liverpool. I know I'm biased, but I think it would have been a perfect match."The Liverpool fans would have loved him and he would have known exactly how to turn that love into adoration.