Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho is the ultimate winner, Pep Guardiola doesn't compare - Pardew

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Jose Mourinho is the best in the business simply because wins more trophies than anyone else.

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Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola's rivalry is legendary

That’s the opinion of new West Brom boss Alan Pardew who’s team take on the Red Devils later today (2.15pm).

Despite rivals Manchester City running away with the Premier League, Pardew doesn’t believe Pep Guardiola is on Mourinho’s level as a pure winner.

The Portugal manager has been criticised for his negative approach to games against other big clubs this season.

His pragmatic tactics, particularly in away games, involve stifling creative opponents and can result in dour spectacles.

But Pardew insists that football is a results business and taking three points is more important than providing entertainment for supporters.

“Jose and myself would love to win a game 4-0 playing flamboyant football,” the former Newcastle boss said.

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Alan Pardew is back in management with West Brom

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10. Tapping up Ashley Cole - Mourinho played a key part in Chelsea signing out-of-contract Cole from Arsenal in 2006, and his meeting with the defender in a hotel in London was deemed an illegal approach by the FA

    “Jose and myself would love to win a game 4-0 playing flamboyant football”

    Alan Pardew

    “You can't do that, you just have to find a way to win sometimes.

    “That's the thing he does better than anyone else, including Pep. He wins more trophies.”

    Pardew believes the amount of criticism Mourinho receives from fans and pundits alike goes overboard.

    Certain ex-players mocked United’s claims of winning a ‘treble’ last season as it included the Community Shield.

    But Pardew is adamant that it is a legitimate trophy because a team must win the Premier League or FA Cup to be able to compete in it.

    “I think it’s unfounded,” he said. “You get to the Community Shield by winning the Premier League or FA Cup.

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    Manchester United 2017 Europa League winners

    “Then that's another trophy. I don't understand why people don't think it's a trophy.

    “His targets and what he does are about winning. Simple as that.

    “As managers of course, particularly if you're manager of Manchester United, you're going to get criticised.

    “Sir Alex Ferguson got criticised and went through periods where fans were baying for him.”

    Speaking on today’s clash at Old Trafford, Pardew said: “He [Mourinho] will give us limited chances and will know us inside out.

    “We need to offer up something that will cause problems, that’s not always going to be easy.”

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