The ex-Reds striker feels those at Anfield have "spent wisely" while rivals at Old Trafford have invested in too many players who are not good enough
Manchester United do not boast a single player that would get into Liverpool’s team despite spending £711 million ($912m) since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, claims Dean Saunders.
The Red Devils has invested heavily over recent years bringing in the likes of Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku.
Arch-rivals at Anfield have done likewise, with big-money deals for the likes of Alisson, Fabinho and Naby Keita completed over the summer as those at Old Trafford struggled to get fresh faces on board.
Saunders believes Jurgen Klopp now boasts a squad which is superior to Jose Mourinho’s across the board , with Liverpool having recruited “wisely” while money has been wasted in Manchester.
The former Reds striker told talkSPORT : “Would any of their players get in Liverpool’s team?
“I’m not Man United bashing, and I haven’t picked Liverpool because I used to play for them, I’ve picked them because they are one of the top teams this year.
“United have spent £711 million since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club, and they probably have not got one player who is a certainty to get into Liverpool’s team.
“[David] de Gea over Alisson? Maybe. [Paul] Pogba? Possibly, but with the disruption he is causing, I don’t know whether I would have him.
“Liverpool have spent as well, but they have spent wisely and they are going in the right direction.”
Having questioned the transfer work of those at Old Trafford, Saunders believes more change could soon be on the cards as Mourinho struggles to bring the best out of a team “in turmoil” .
The Welshman added: “For Manchester United to spend £711 million and have the team playing how it is at the minute, I just think it’s amazing.
“Manchester United are in turmoil. I can’t understand how it’s gone so pear-shaped.
“The manager doesn’t look happy and the fans are really, really not happy.
“Things are just not right at the club. It’s like two massive film stars getting married and you know it’s going to end in tears.”
godykemanutd
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A team full of scraps still finish ahead of a team full of quality and have won more trophies since Jose become coach of Manchester United. well, i have read some many comment comparing Manchester United and Liverpool and i realized that they are just using Indirect way to tell Kloop that if he didn't win any trophy this season that he will be sack. Low quality players who can't compete with a quality players in Liver pool have more trophies which is a very big shame and a slap to Liverpool board who have invested well in the transfer market and yet have nothing to show the fans. Believe it or not, All these guys talking about Manchester United all have connection with Liverpool and they are just telling Liverpool that they must win at least a trophy this season. The only thing Manchester United envy from other team is Guardiola, We all wish he is our Coach. Ones opinion is not bad but they are been sentimental in their assessment of Manchester United. you can't compare Liverpool to Manchester United we are better than them and i can't remember the last time the beat us in the league. thanks you all
Kalix
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haha
tiailnru
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undoubtedly Liverpool has a great squad but not seeing any Man United players making Liverpool's team is not acceptable at all... firstly Sanchez over mane,secondly lukaku over firmino,thirdly Pogba and matic over Henderson and Milner and defence role, Bailey should come in to partner van Dirk and Valencia and Shaw should hold the other positions same as de gea over Alisson
Blede
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Joke of the year, 😂 😂 😂. Too sentimental. Degea, Pogba, Matic, Lucaku, and Sanchez will surely walk in Liverpool first team. Not because they are experiencing one or two problems but remember this team finished second last season behind super man city.
Kaucemp
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Frankly speaking I don't see how this united team can escape from the champions league group stages. Come and meet the blues in the Europa league , u will see what they will do to u.
Zuydenry
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ahh thus guy,just because united is going through a little hitch,he thinks he can just come and say anything,does he think Liverpool have better squad than united?he should come again,the fact that they play very high pressing game doesn't mean they are the best,they have always fumbled when it matters most so where is the quality he is talking about,in as much as i don't like mou's approach to games he has only lost one final in 2 years since coming to united,and how many has klopp and his so called quality players lost.trust me how happy klopp will love to have this united team with very attacking minded players to show how best he can coach with a better team.
kuocpryz
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Ahh i love it,all ye ushited supporters blowing it out your arse about silverware,when ye,s all know your club is playin crap football,and half of ye want jose gone the other half blame the board,can u realy say u would rather play like liverpool or stay playin the shite that ye,s are? Your keeper has been your player of the year for the last 3 YEARS!Dose that not say something about the other 10?
sabbepsu
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Paul Pogba is better than any of the midfielders Liverpool have got ( and they’ve got a lot of midfielders) you can’t compare lukaku really because liverpool play without a striker, but because they play firminio in that role, if you compared those two then lukaku is ten times better as a striker.