Mourinho’s style ‘a load of crap’ – Yorke

Dwight Yorke says Pep Guardiola is the only difference between Man Utd and champions Man City while criticising Jose Mourinho’s ‘defensive’ methods.

City have cruised to the Premier League title under Guardiola, while United look to come in second after a season during which Mourinho has received criticism for his cautious approach.

Former United striker and Treble winner Yorke believes City’s manager gives the champions the edge over their derby rivals.

When asked whether a Guardiola-led United side would win the title, Yorke told UAE radio station Dubai Eye 103.8FM: “I think they would definitely win the league because City are on the front foot, playing attacking football.

“Look at the other side and the blue half of Manchester. Don’t tell me those players are far superior to the players we have.

“You look at Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard, you look at Alexis Sanchez, Romelu Lukaku. We have got a very, very strong attacking line-up.

“The difference is they have a manager who thinks positive and wants to play attacking football. On the red side, we have a manager who wants to win 1-0 and play defensive. That is simply the difference.

“You are hoping one of your big talents produces a magic moment that will go out and win you the game. United are waiting for that one moment and secure a 1-0 advantage. That is not the way we play. It’s a load of crap, in my opinion.”

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