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Manchester United star Paul Pogba: It means more to beat Liverpool than Manchester City
PAUL POGBA fanned the flames ahead of Manchester United's white hot clash against Liverpool today by claiming it means more to beat them than it does to win against Manchester City.
Paul Pogba reckons it means more for Man United to beat Liverpool than Man City
The world's most expensive footballer will raise a few eyebrows after exposing the bitter rivalry that still exists between the two cities.
Paul Pogba told Football Focus yesterday: "I have been here before. Manchester United against Liverpool is a big derby. It's more than Manchester City.
Jose Mourinho has urged fans to up the anti against Liverpool
"It's good to win three points against any team in the Premier League - but it's even better against Liverpool!"
Pogba's revelation came as manager Jose Mourinho also upped the anti with a plea to fans to will Manchester United to what would be their 10th consecutive victory.
Pogba has scored six goals in 26 appearances for United this season
He said: "I want them (the fans) to be with the team. Now, it's just a question of trying to have a little bit extra in a match that, for them, means a little bit more.
"They can give us that little bit extra to make the game a bit more special for us."