Inter - Jose gives us edge

Paolillo confident of beating United

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Inter - Jose gives us edge

Mourinho: Set for another battle with United

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Jose Mourinho has been backed to steer Inter Milan past Manchester United by the Italian club's director Ernesto Paolillo.

Inter will face Manchester United in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League following Friday's draw in Nyon.

United are the defending champions and one of the favourites to win this season's competition, but Paolillo feels Inter can win the tie.

Mourinho pitted his wits against Sir Alex Ferguson during his time in charge of Chelsea, while he also guided Porto to victory over United in 2004.

Paolillo believes the Portuguese tactician can mastermind another famous success when Inter face United over two legs in the New Year.

"Mourinho told me yesterday that he wanted Manchester United, and I think he's right," Paolillo told Sky Sports News.

"Against Manchester United we can find the right motivation and the right concentration to play a very good game.

"Mourinho is experienced in English football, and he knows United very well.

"I think that he can teach something to the players - the right way to fight - and we need that because his experience is very important for us."