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Antonio Conte makes controversial claim about Jose Mourinho's Manchester United squad
ANTONIO CONTE insists Manchester United have the best squad in the Premier League.
Antonio Conte says the Manchester United squad is the best in the Premier Leagu
Manchester United six sixth in the table, 17 points behind leaders Chelsea.
The Chelsea website even had a dig at United earlier today.
But Conte believes they can hurt the Blues on Monday and claims their squad is up there as the best in England alongside Manchester City's.
Jose Mourinho's side were held to a 1-1 draw in Russia last night
“In October they were a great team, the same now," Conte said.
"Manchester United, together with City they are the best squad in the league. They have a number of great players, it will be a really tough game.
“Now for us it is better because in October we didn’t know our future, now we are in March and we stay on top of the table. We have a good identity of team.
"We are showing good football, for sure it will be a really tough game against United. We are facing a good, really strong.”