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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp makes huge Manchester United claim
MANCHESTER UNITED will win the Europa League, according to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
Jose Mourinho: We are now fighting to win the Europa League
Manchester United are going well in the Europa League and can secure a place in the semi-finals of the competition this week.
Jose Mourinho's side take on Anderlecht at Old Trafford on Thursday night (8.05pm) with an away-goal advantage from the 1-1 draw in the first leg.
And Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has backed United to win the tournament - something which he failed to do with the Reds last season.
Jurgen Klopp thinks Manchester United will win the Europa League
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Anderlecht in the first leg
"Manchester United have a tremendously well-assembled squad," Klopp told German broadcaster Sport1.
"They are very likely to reach the Europa League final, so we’ll then see how many key players they still have available.
"They have already got injury problems.
"You can tell from that just how much quality they possess from the outset.
Manchester United are favourites to win the Europa League
"United have a mix of experience, pace and quality. They are truly a good team.
"And to my mind they are favourites to win the Europa League."
Liverpool lost last season's Europa League final 3-1 to five-time winners Sevilla.
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