Jose Mourinho says Manchester United are “not afraid” against top six opposition.
The Red Devils might be sixth in the standings but they have an impressive record against the top Premier League sides, winning against Chelsea and Tottenham and collecting draws against Arsenal, Leicester City and Liverpool.
“I think it’s just the way it is. You look to United’s results against the best teams they’ve had good results,” Mourinho said in the post match press conference. “I think at home when they play like they did against Chelsea, Liverpool, Leicester, also a great team this season, they also had this kind of attitude.
“I think it’s easier for them, for the way they play it’s easier for them. They are not afraid to be with a defensive approach. They are not afraid to be at home, to take their time, to be in control of the emotions of the game.
“Then lots of young people with lots of energy, with a good mentality, when they are winning matches they are comfortable in this situation of low block, with a giant dominating in the air. And being fast in counter-attacks with Marcus, James, Jesse with Martial, when he plays.
“I think the way they play it’s easier for them when they play against teams that are better teams, teams who want more of the ball, who want to have initiative of the game. I think they did well.”
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