Erik ten Hag appeared to take offence when he was asked about facing Liverpool this weekend before his side have even got past the hurdle of West Ham.
The Dutchman played down the immediate importance of the upcoming trip to Anfield, instead reiterating the need to take each game as it comes ahead of their FA Cup fifth-round tie tonight.
It is this professional approach that has been at the heart of United's recent revival, as Ten Hag has looked to eradicate complacency and focus his side on the task at hand.