Mourinho responds to Guardiola about the titles won in the Premier League: Me 3 and him 6? At least I won them cleanly

From Manchester to Istanbul, going through the extraordinary experience in the Premier League, Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho continue to exchange stinging blows from a distance.

It all started after a gesture by the Spaniard, who after the defeat to Liverpool showed the Reds fans the number 6 with his fingers, in response to calls for his dismissal. A provocation that aimed to reaffirm his dominance during his time as Manchester City coach and, more broadly, in his rich football career.

However, the gesture seemed similar to Jose Mourinho's gesture a few years ago, when he was managing Manchester United and showed the number 3 after a similar situation. At a press conference, Guardiola was asked about the comparison, suggesting that the gesture could symbolise the beginning of the end of his Premier League career. Guardiola, perhaps to avoid answering, responded by saying: "I've won six Premier League titles, he's only won three."

Jose Mourinho's response to Pep's words

The Fenerbahce coach, who is currently focused on his experience in Turkey, did not spare a response to his Spanish counterpart. In a press conference.

Mourinho said: "I want to win, but I want to win cleanly. If I can't win cleanly, I prefer to lose. Guardiola said something like that yesterday. He has won six trophies, I have won three, but I have won cleanly. I don't want to win by getting involved in 150 accusations."

The stinging allusion to the Citizens' Spaniard

The comment was a clear reference to the 115 charges against Manchester City for breaching financial regulations, an issue the club is still facing. Mourinho's statement was a scathing response that left no room for doubt about his view on the situation.

The debate between two of the most successful managers of modern times, who have shared a long and often bitter rivalry, seems to continue to spark interest. From the Premier League to the Turkish Super League, the line of communication between them remains open, even at a distance, proving once again that their rivalry knows no bounds.