Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted he was not "the pope of football tactics" as he refused to criticise Manchester United's playing style.
Klopp's side are preparing to host Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, as they aim to stay top of the table.
United are unbeaten at Anfield in the league since 2013 and Jose Mourinho's inconsistent team may again take what is perceived to be a negative approach to leaders Liverpool.
But Klopp was unwilling to criticise United's style, saying that Mourinho's side do not always play negative football.
"I don't see it that they play like that much.