Mourinho has been fighting for his job in recent weeks but a slight upturn in results has seen him cling on. They won three games in a row – including a win in Turin against Juventus – before losing the derby to Manchester City on Sunday. But Woodward does admit United have suffered a ‘mixed’ […]
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What is Jose Mourinho's three-finger salute? Why Man Utd boss gestured at Juve and Chelsea
Manchester United lost 1-0 to Juventus on Tuesday night thanks to a Paulo Dybala strike. It was the Red Devils’ first defeat in three games and casts worry over their hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout stage. Mourinho has caused a storm off the field in recent weeks, while he is the subject of […]
Man Utd hero Ryan Giggs urges Jose Mourinho's men to 'shut a few people up’
Following successive Premier League losses, Reds boss Jose Mourinho is under massive pressure at Old Trafford. The harrowing 3-0 loss to Spurs on Monday has triggered widespread conjecture that the Portuguese may leave United this season. But United legend Giggs, who made a club-record 963 appearances, believes Sunday’s trip to Burnley is an ideal game […]
Jose Mourinho's masterplan: How Nemanja Matic solves Man Utd's midfield puzzle
The reunion between United manager Jose Mourinho and his former Chelsea midfielder came at a hefty £40million price tag – almost twice the fee the Blues paid Benfica for Matic six years ago. But the impact could have a far greater influence on this United team. Pogba’s return to United last season drew mixed reviews, […]
Barcelona 1 – Man Utd 0: Five things we learned from Jose Mourinho's side
1 – Manchester United still need a superstar Barcelona star Neymar scored the winner against Mourinho’s side – and how United could do with a player of his quality. The Brazil star is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain in a £200million deal. Given the way he made Antonio Valencia look like a school kid for the […]
James Rodriguez to Man Utd: Real Madrid chief dashes Jose Mourinho's transfer hopes
Manchester United are being heavily linked with a move for the Real Madrid star, who looks increasingly likely to leave the Bernabeu this summer. Rodriguez was restricted to just 32 appearances as the club won La Liga and the Champions League, and was omitted from Zinedine Zidane’s squad for the 4-1 final win over Juventus […]
Antoine Griezmann to Man Utd: Is this the real reason Jose Mourinho's interest has cooled?
Griezmann was understood to be Manchester United’s top transfer target for the summer. But yesterday it emerged the interest had cooled just hours after Atletico’s ban had been upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. United are now looking at their options and hope to sign a more traditional number nine. Griezmann is seen […]
Sir Alex Ferguson: What I think about Jose Mourinho's first season at Manchester United
Manchester United finished sixth under Mourinho – their second-worst Premier League finish of all time. However, despite their domestic difficulties, they remain in the hunt for Champions League football. A win over Ajax in the Europa League final on Wednesday will see them make the cut after missing out this season. That, coupled with February’s […]
Eric Bailly 'breaks' Jose Mourinho's social media ban during Manchester United training
The new guidelines means players cannot publish any pictures from training or the club within 48 hours of a match. But following training this morning ahead of tomorrow’s Europa League semi-final against Celta Vigo, Bailly posted a video to Instagram of team-mate Juan Mata dancing with a football. While the footage is largely harmless, Mourinho […]
Marcus Rashford comes to Jose Mourinho's rescue as Man United progress in Europe
Rashford burst onto the scene last season with two goals against Danish club Myjdtlland in this competition last season but tonight’s goal was arguably the most important he has scored so far in his burgeoning career. He suddenly re-discovered the coolness in front of goal that had deserted United all night in the second period […]