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Jose Mourinho ‘not surprised’ as Manchester United fail to impress in Valencia
Jose Mourinho was not surprised by the way his players blew their chance to impress and secure Manchester United top spot in their Champions League group.
Football rumours from the media Dec 11, 2018
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Mourinho ‘really happy’ as Manchester United impress in Fulham win
Jose Mourinho joked a lack of bottled water at Old Trafford must mean Manchester United are saving money for the January transfer window, but Saturday’s comfortable win over Fulham suggested his squad might not need such radical surgery as previously thought.
Jose Mourinho ‘fully committed’ to Manchester United – agent Jorge Mendes
Jose Mourinho’s agent Jorge Mendes insists his client is “fully committed” to Manchester United and has no intention of leaving Old Trafford any time soon.
Ranieri believes Seri will be crucial in turning Fulham’s season around
Claudio Ranieri is focused on building the confidence of the “very, very important” Jean Michael Seri in his attempts to inspire Fulham to safety.
Ranieri: Mourinho was the first to welcome me back, he’s a ‘friendly friend’
Jose Mourinho was the first manager to welcome Claudio Ranieri back to the Premier League when he was appointed Fulham boss.
Mourinho praises ‘big soul’ of players after fightback against Arsenal
Jose Mourinho praised the “big soul” of his Manchester United side in their 2-2 draw with Arsenal but bemoaned costly errors.
Man City to get World Cup cash boost as UEFA considers opening new FFP case
FIFA will pay Manchester City a record £3.
Admiration, Cristiano Ronaldo: Could we enjoy the work of a ruined man?
Cristiano Ronaldo has never pretended to be a perfect man, but is it time to…
Mourinho admits Lukaku had off night against Southampton
Jose Mourinho has conceded Romelu Lukaku endured an off-colour night at Southampton, but tipped the Belgium striker to be boosted by his St Mary’s goal.
Mourinho refuses to ‘play the game’ over reported ‘without character’ comments
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has refused to “play the game” and expand on comments made in a recent interview where he appeared to suggest some of his players lacked character.
Kasper Schmeichel: I grew up idolising Ryan Giggs
Kasper Schmeichel says he is coming up against “an idol” in Ryan Giggs when Wales meet Denmark in their potential Nations League decider.
Northern Ireland’s Jonny Evans says he still thinks of Roy Keane during games
Jonny Evans revealed he often still thinks of “big inspiration” Roy Keane when he is on the pitch ahead of Northern Ireland’s meeting with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.
Lukaku absent from United training ahead of trip to face Juventus
Romelu Lukaku was absent from Manchester United’s training session ahead of their Champions League clash with Juventus in Turin.
Giggs backs Rooney playing England friendly as chance to recognise ‘icon’
Ryan Giggs has backed the shock England return of former Manchester United colleague Wayne Rooney by applauding it as an opportunity to recognise an “iconic player”.
Chris Smalling: Manchester United are showing resilience
Chris Smalling believes Manchester United’s revival is being inspired by the rediscovery of the resilience that was the hallmark of their golden era under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Ander Herrera inspired United’s transformation, says boss Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho credited Ander Herrera with inspiring Manchester United’s second-half transformation in their 2-1 victory at Bournemouth.
United lucky to beat Bournemouth after ‘awful’ display says Mourinho
Jose Mourinho recognised Manchester United had been “very lucky” to win 2-1 at Bournemouth after their “awful” display throughout the opening 45 minutes.
United leave it late but strike once more in ‘Fergie Time’ to pick off Cherries
Marcus Rashford hit a stoppage-time winner as Manchester United came from behind again to continue their revival, this time securing a 2-1 victory at in-form Bournemouth.