Previously, the media compared Guardiola's gesture at Anfield with the number '6' to Mourinho's gesture with the number '3'. Guardiola stated that the situation between them is very similar, but the difference is that he has won 6 Premier League titles, while Mourinho has only won 3. In response to this comment, Mourinho was interviewed.

Mourinho said: 'Yesterday, Guardiola said: he has won 6 Premier League titles and I have only won 3, but I won them cleanly and fairly.' 'If my team loses, I congratulate my opponent because they are the best. I also don't want to win the game after dealing with 150 lawsuits (note: actually, 115 lawsuits).