Michael Owen believes a clear difference between Liverpool and Manchester United is that the latter do not possess an identity at present.
The Reds have enjoyed a stronger start to the season compared to their bitter rivals and currently boast a five-point lead on Erik ten Hag's side, who have come under criticism for their below-par performances in recent weeks.
Ten Hag has been grappling a number of complex off-field issues that have only added to his problems, from falling with Jadon Sancho to serious off-field allegations regarding Antony.
Owen, one individual to have controversially played for both clubs, has been watching the progress of both clubs during this campaign and has insisted there is one key factor that is separating the sides.
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"I mean I'm sure it's absolute agony for Manchester United fans over the last decade or whatever it's been," said the 43-year-old. "The one thing that I've got a problem with, with Manchester United is I think that if you put Manchester City in a different coloured kit and with different, you know, faces on their players, and I was just watching 11 players play, I'd be able to say, this is Man City in disguises. That's Man City, that's the way they play. I'd be able to pick it up after two minutes.
"If you asked me to do the same with Liverpool, I'd be able to do it. I'd say the same for Arsenal. I'd say the same for Tottenham. The teams that I've just mentioned, they've got an identity of play and you know exactly what the plan is and how they do it. If you said to me, right, explain, if you put Man United players in a
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