Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says he enjoys pitting wits against Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
The pair will again face-off in the second-leg of their Capital One Cup semifinal this week.
Rodgers said: "I really enjoy it. I always say it's really about the teams but knowing Jose and how he works, how competitive he is, I really enjoy that challenge.
"The game last week was fantastic, a top level game and we were at a top level. I enjoy the competitiveness of the game.
"Jose's record speaks for itself. He's a world class manager and he'll always have that competitive edge and your teams have to be at the maximum to get a result."
