In the past Rafael Benitez and Jose Mourinho were at enmity, but the manager of Manchester United said that he does not feel bitter feelings for his colleague.

Jose Mourinho will meet with Rafael Benitez in the Premier League for the first time since 2007, when his Manchester United will take Newcastle Spaniard in the 12th round of the championship of England.

"I respect him as a person and as a professional. We are one of the few managers in Europe who have won the Champions League and the Europa League, so we are side by side in this small group, and I respect him immensely, "said Mourinho.

"I will be more than happy to meet and greet him, and then play another match, because, after all, this is just another match. I know how Newcastle play, I know how Benitez is preparing his team, I know that it will be difficult, but we should try to take as many points as we need ".

Earlier it became known that Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are ready to take part in the match against Newcastle.

The match between Manchester United and Newcastle will be held on Saturday, November 18. Beginning of the meeting at 19:30 Kyiv time.