- Klopp accused Man United of playing defensive football following his side's 1-1 draw at Old Trafford
- Mourinho however believes his former side was obliged to employ the approach after a recent dip in form
- Adam Lallana cancelled out Marcus Rashford's controversial opener five minutes to stoppage time
- Liverpool remain on the summit of the log with 25 points, six clear of second-placed Man City
Jose Mourinho has jumped to the defense of Manchester United after Jurgen Klopp highlighting the club's style of play during Liverpool's 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday, October 20.
Marcus Rashford controversially opened the scoring for the homeside in the 36th minute, before second half substitute Adam Lallana equalising for Liverpool in the 85th minute.
United, who were looking to return to winning ways frustrated Liverpool's attackline through the match, with Klopp claiming the side set out to defend.
"When I’ve been in England, Man United have pretty much set up like this. Everyone built it up [the game] like a mountain, but one team set out to defend and one team made the game," Klopp was quoted saying after the match.
"We didn’t lose anything, it’s just a point. Let’s carry on," the German tactician further added.
But when asked for his thoughts on Klopp’s frustrations on United’s style of the match, Mourinho defended his former side, insisting the Red Devils were obliged to employ the approach.
"Because he never beat Manchester United at Old Trafford. He didn’t like the menu. He likes meat and got fish, so he was not happy," Mourinho said while appearing as a pundit on Sky Sports.
"Of course, United with the limitations they have at this moment played a different profile of game," he added.
