Rashford makes Anfield atmosphere claim and admits he "doesn't like Liverpool"

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford admits he does not like Liverpool and has made a claim about the atmosphere at Anfield.

Rashford, who has spent his entire career at Old Trafford, has been speaking about the rivalries United have with local foe Manchester City and old enemy Liverpool. There has been plenty of debate in recent years over who has the bigger rivalry with Erik ten Hag's side.

The 24-year-old frankly stated that he does not like Liverpool or City and claimed that the rivalry United have with Jurgen Klopp's side is more bitter due to the long history between the two clubs.

Speaking with Liverpool fan and NBA superstar LeBron James on Uniterrupted, Rashford said that the animosity with the Anfield club feels more intense than it does with City.

"Liverpool. I don't like Liverpool, and City," said Rashford. "Obviously Liverpool have history so it is a bit more bitter but, with City, it's like you don't like them but you don't really have a massive reason not to like them.

"You just grow up and it's two Manchester sides, one wears light blue and one wears red. But the rivalry with Liverpool, it feels much more."

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Rashford went on to speak about Anfield when asked about grounds he both loves and hates visiting. The 46-cap England international confessed the Reds' support has a big impact when they are playing at their 53,000-seater ground.

"Liverpool is like both," Rashford added. "Their fans can take the game away from you. If you let them, they can take it away from you.

"My first game at Anfield, I almost got sent off straight away and I'm not a malicious player - I wouldn't try and hurt someone on purpose."

Rashford made his debut for United's first team in 2016 and has gone on to play 303 times in all competitions for the Red Devils, scoring 93 goals in all competitions, with 59 of those strikes coming in the Premier League.

The attacker was on the scoresheet during United's 4-1 victory at Australian side Melbourne Victory on Friday, scoring the visitors' third goal of the game. Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial netted in the first half, while Edmond Lupancu scored a late own goal.

United are next in pre-season action on Tuesday morning, taking on Premier League rivals Crystal Palace in Melbourne.