Man Utd news: Liverpool match doesn't excite me, it's just three points - Jose Mourinho

JOSE MOURINHO has attempted to play down the historic rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool ahead of the two sides meeting at Anfield on Saturday.

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Manchester United and Liverpool games are usually feisty affairs and the match-up has seen a number of controversial moments in the past.

But when United travelled to Merseyside last season, after much pre-game anticipation the match ended up being a great disappointment as it finished 0-0.

Nevertheless, a meeting between English football's two most successful sides always brings an added level of intrigue to the contest.

However, Mourinho is unperturbed by the extra attention brought by clashes between big clubs.

When asked if he got excited about historically big games, Mourinho said: No, not at all. [It's] three points.

"An opposing player told me 'this match is like a cup final'. And I thought 'why'.

"When you are at a big club, when you are a big player, a big manager, every match is important. You cannot look at some matches as cup finals and other matches different than that.

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Jose Mourinho says Saturday's match is only about three points

"For me, every match is cup final and I've been like this all the time.

"Do I like to go to Anfield? Yes, I love to. Do I like to play against Liverpool? Yes.

"I like amazing stadiums, I like the best opponents but the preparations is not different. The way I prepare myself is not different, it's just a match."

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