Arsene Wenger insists he has no interest in being drawn into Sir Alex Ferguson's mind games ahead of tonight's trip to Anfield.
The Manchester United manager has clashed with Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez this season and could not resist having his say ahead of Arsenal's visit, which could have a crucial bearing on the title race.
Ferguson's side are a point clear of the Reds at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand.
A point for Benitez's men would be enough to send them top once more and Arsenal's chances of avoiding defeat could be harmed if Wenger decides to make wholesale changes to the team defeated by Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday.
Striker Emmanuel Adebayor will be rested as he has a slight hamstring problem while leading scorer Robin van Persie is absent with a groin strain.
Ferguson, who fielded a virtual reserve team himself in United's semi-final loss to Everton on Sunday, said: 'I don't know what Arsene will be thinking about tonight but, no matter what, Arsenal always try.
'That is the mantra of Arsene himself. He is a winner. Providing they try, it is all I can ask for.'
Wenger, though, is unconcerned by what rival managers have to say. He insisted: 'I believe it [mind games] was always something which was overrated a bit.
'It is a little bit like advertising - it is needed but what impact it has on sales you never know.I believe it can sometimes have a negative impact rather than a positive impact.'
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