Jose Mourinho must adapt to keep up with Pep Guardiola

That is the view of pundit and former Chelsea forward Chris Sutton.

Mourinho's Manchester United have come under-fire after a poor draw against Liverpool and a shock defeat at Huddersfield on Saturday.

Meanwhile, neighbours Man City are flying at the top of the table.

Guardiola's men already have a five-point lead over their title-rivals.

And Sutton thinks Mourinho is falling behind his managerial counterpart.

"Pep Guardiola is in a different league to Jose Mourinho," he explained to the Daily Mail.

"While Manchester City continue to set the pace in the Premier League, every other team, Mourinho’s Manchester United included, is playing catch-up.

"It is all very well to park the bus against your top-six rivals, though as Tottenham showed yesterday, Liverpool were there for the taking.

"But adopting a cautious approach puts you under pressure to win every game against lesser opponents. You have to be flawless.

"Against Huddersfield, United were no way near that level and Mourinho was left arguing that he cannot remember a friendly match where his players’ attitude was so poor.

"It has not taken long for Mourinho to start digging out his players but ultimately the manager should be taking responsibility."

Sutton believes the former Chelsea manager will struggle to win the league with such negative tactics.

Especially while Guardiola's men are steamrolling any opposition put in front of them at present.

"Contrast this with Guardiola whose mindset is wholly positive. City play to win every game," he added.

Manchester City look unstoppable at present
Windswept and pensive, Jose Mourinho watches on as his side are beaten at Huddersfield

"Can you imagine this City team going to Anfield and settling for a draw? When they went to Chelsea, City were utterly dominant and played the Premier League champions off the pitch.

"Mourinho will no doubt point to his 20 major honours, including eight league titles in four countries.

"But up against the attacking might of City, it is difficult to see how playing his way can win the Premier League for United this season."

United and City are both in action tomorrow, against Swansea and Wolves respectively in the Carabao Cup.