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There were chants of “José Mourinho” from the Stretford End as Manchester United left it late to win their first home match in five attempts. There was no such backing when the home side went two goals down inside 10 minutes for the first time in a Premier League game at Old Trafford, but just when he needed it most Mourinho and his team came through with the sort of stirring fightback supporters had begun to despair of ever seeing again. The stadium was a happy place at the end, it had seen the first decent game in quite some time, and neither of those eventualities seemed on the cards when the match kicked off. In terms of Mourinho’s future the much-discussed manager looked a goner as Newcastle started the game like a runaway train, yet one thrilling recovery later – capped by a winning goal from the much-maligned Alexis Sánchez – it was clear his players are anything but demotivated and far from certain that the Manchester United hierarchy … [Read more...] about Sánchez seals dramatic Manchester United comeback against Newcastle

Manchester United have maximum points from their two Champions League outings and return home from Moscow in buoyant mood. From the first to last whistle they coasted to a win that means José Mourinho’s side have now scored 28 goals in nine outings this season. United owed this victory to the superb Anthony Martial, who created both of Romelu Lukaku’s goals, scored a penalty and generally terrorised CSKA Moscow whenever he took possession. Mourinho called this the “strongest” display from teams he has managed against CSKA, having done so with Chelsea, Internazionale and Real Madrid. “That was my best team. It is true,” Mourinho said. “I came here and faced very good teams but I think this was the strongest performance. Today we were really strong and it was my strongest performance here.” Mourinho had made five changes from the 1-0 win at Southampton on Saturday. Marouane Fellaini, Phil Jones and Antonio Valencia did not travel … [Read more...] about Romelu Lukaku strikes twice more as Manchester United thrash CSKA

As the game entered stoppage time, everything seemed so orderly. José Mourinho had kept to his promise that he would demonstrate restraint if his team were winning and, in fairness, Chelsea’s supporters had shown no appetite to hound him in the way they had on previous visits to his former club with Manchester United. But then the dramatic, extraordinary finale: 96 minutes gone, the moment when everything erupted, when Mourinho lost the plot and a confrontation in the tunnel that made it literally shake because of the number of people involved. Mourinho was clearly incensed by the provocative manner in which Marco Ianni, of Maurizio Sarri’s staff, celebrated Ross Barkley’s late equaliser directly in front of him, fists pumping, and it was true the home team’s coach seemed unduly keen to rub it in. “Bad education,” Mourinho noted afterwards and until the stewards intervened he looked like he would happily throttle his antagonist. The FA is likely … [Read more...] about Chelsea’s late leveller against Manchester United sparks touchline chaos around Mourinho

For all of José Mourinho’s obsession with the notion that everyone is obsessed with him, the Manchester United manager may be able to put what the rest of the world thinks to one side when he wakes up on Sunday morning and enjoy instead the simple satisfaction that comes with three points. Mourinho was chirpy as he mused on the ramifications of a narrow victory over Watford – one he acknowledged was a fragile win given how his team followed a dominant first half with a more passive second which required a trademark intervention from David de Gea deep into stoppage time to keep hold of the points. In keeping with their high-fashion kit, this result was coloured with a blush of pink relief. “Very happy with the points. Very happy with the spirit. Very happy with something that represents the spirit of the team – Romelu Lukaku’s sliding tackle after 50 metres running back to help the team,” noted Mourinho. His comments emphasised how much graft was … [Read more...] about Manchester United end Watford’s streak thanks to Chris Smalling’s swivel

Daniel James has said he stands up as soon as possible when kicked to show opposition players no fear of intimidation. The 22-year-old again impressed in Manchester United’s 3-1 win over Brighton at Old Trafford on Sunday. One run drew a free-kick when Lewis Dunk fouled him – the Brighton defender was booked – and from the dead ball United forced their second, a Davy Pröpper own goal. James also caused Dan Burn to be shown a yellow card for a harsh challenge, yet the Welshman likes to demonstrate a steeliness when brought down. “I’ve been used to it,” he said. “Last season in the Championship [with Swansea] I had a lot of hits. If a defender hits you and you stay down he might think he’s got the better of you, so to get up and keep going is important. “I’ve always had it [this mentality]. It’s important to keep getting back up. It’s part of the game. If I can get forward and win free-kicks high up then … [Read more...] about Manchester United’s Daniel James says he won’t be intimidated by defenders