Liverpool vs Man Utd: Keown reveals who he'd rather play under - Mourinho or Klopp?

IF trophies didn’t matter Martin Keown would rather play under Jurgen Klopp than Jose Mourinho.

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Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp go heat to head on Saturday

The two bosses lock horns on Saturday (12.30pm) when Manchester United travel to Liverpool for a Premier League showdown.

Questions are already being raised as to how Mourinho will set up his team to play the Reds in what is likely to be a fascinating battle between both managers.

And ahead of the match, former Gunner Keown has been debating which manager he’d like to have worked with during his career.

While he believes working with the German would be more enjoyable, when it comes to enjoying success he thinks there is only one option.

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In terms of winning silverware it would have to be Jose!

Martin Keown

“What a tough question! I would love to have worked with both to see what makes them tick,” Keown told the Daily Mail.

“It would probably be more enjoyable under Klopp — he seems to enjoy every moment of his players’ careers.

“Joe Gomez said recently that Klopp creates an emotional connection with his players. He seems to understand them very well.

“But there is nothing more enjoyable than winning trophies... and Mourinho has won more than Klopp.

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Martin Keown says he would prefer to play under Jose Mourinho if he wanted to win trophies

“So in terms of winning silverware it would have to be Jose!”

United, who are yet to taste defeat this season, will go three points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table with victory over Liverpool.

Last season both teams played out a 0-0 draw at Anfield when they met in October.

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