article_snippet: Liverpool and Manchester United may be two wounded animals, but the pair have a serious backer in Pele, who insists the pair derby is on a par with El Clasico.
article_snippet: Pele Pele believes Manchester United trip to Liverpool will be on a par with El Clasico El Clasico .
article_snippet: According to Pele, that is what makes it a standout fixture in the calendar.
article_snippet: They are very, very similar games,’ Pele told Sportsmail.
article_snippet: And ’ Pele, flashing a wide grin, stated that Lionel Messi’s one-footed nature and lack of aerial presence gives ’ Pele the edge when pundits compare the two:
article_snippet: The 74-year-old joked that the better player was a 'better player' than Lionel Messi because the Brazilian used both feet .
highlights_snippet: Pele believes the Premier League clash is equal to El Clasico .
  