Jose Mourinho has suggested Manchester United were not "prepared to win" before his appointment as manager in 2016. The former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss won the EFL Cup and Europa League within a year of succeeding Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford, becoming the first United manager in history to lift a trophy in his debut season in charge. United are second in the Premier League table with ...Full Story »

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says the players need to stop hiding behind manager Jose Mourinho. De Gea insists it's time those on the pitch started taking more responsibility. "We've got a great manager," said De Gea. "He's very experienced, he's won everything there is to win in the game. "What he's really good at is transmitting his winning mentality to the group. "However, ...Full Story »

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has again spoken of his relationship with manager Jose Mourinho. It's been claimed that Mourinho has run out of patience with Pogba as a result, despite the ace starring in recent wins over Manchester City and Tottenham. But Pogba told Canal Football Club: "I do not have a problem with Mourinho. I do not think he has one either. "He's the coach, he's ...Full Story »

Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke believes Paul Pogba should stay at the club amid reports that the Frenchman wishes to leave at the end of the season. Pogba has come under sustained criticism this season, after some sections of United supporters feel that he has not lived up to the £89million price tag United manager Jose Mourinho paid for the midfielder last season. There...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho insists Manchester United’s season will be judged by finishing second in the Premier League, not winning the FA Cup.United booked their place in the final in May after coming from behind to beat Tottenham at Wembley, with Alexis Sanchez and Ander Herrera goals overturning Dele Alli’s early opener.That will give the chance for serial winner Mourinho to lift a third major...Full Story »

Jose Morais admits Barnsley must beat Nottingham Forest on Tuesday after Paul Heckingbottom’s Leeds dealt a blow to their survival hopes.The Reds went into the Yorkshire derby buoyed by nicking a late point against relegation rivals Bolton but they were unable to pick up a crucial victory at Elland Road.Goals from young left-back Tom Pearce – his first in professional football &ndash...Full Story »

Lee Bowyer saluted goal hero Nicky Ajose after his strike earned Charlton a crucial 1-0 win over play-off rivals Portsmouth at Fratton Park.Ajose struck five minutes before half-time – his first goal for the Addicks this season – as Bowyer’s men took a giant step towards sealing their place in the top six.Caretaker-manager Bowyer said: “Nicky took his goal superbly. It wa...Full Story »

Nicky Ajose’s first Charlton goal of the season gave the Addicks a precious 1-0 victory over League One play-off rivals Portsmouth at Fratton Park.Ajose bagged the winner five minutes before half-time, slotting calmly past goalkeeper Luke McGee after strike partner Josh Magennis had nodded the ball into his path.Both teams started nervously but Charlton were unlucky not to take the lead in...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho says Paul Pogba was 'phenomenal' against Manchester City and Bournemouth but 'not good' against West Brom Jose Mourinho has told Paul Pogba he expects "a certain level" of performance from him in every game. The Manchester United boss was delighted with Pogba's displays in the away wins against Manchester City and Bournemouth. While Mourinho does not expect Pogba to scale those ...Full Story »

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte defended his record at the helm of the Premier League giants in comparison to Jose Mourinho after reaching 100 games in charge. A 2-1 win over Burnley Thursday was Conte's 100th game at the helm of Chelsea, marking his 65th victory – a rate bettered only by Mourinho (72). But Conte said his record could not be compared to the Portuguese tactician's, giv...Full Story »

David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images Jose Mourinho insists he always had respect for Arsene Wenger even during their heated run-ins. Wenger announced on Friday that he will step down as manager of Arsenal at the end of the season after 21-and-a-half years at the club. Mourinho has been critical of the Frenchman in the past, previously labelling him a "specialist in failure" and a "voyeur,"...Full Story »

Whilst they may be fierce rivals on the pitch, Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho have been the subject of artwork in Barcelona which depicts them kissing. Popular urban artist, Tvboy, has been known for his controversial designs and has followed up his previous illustration of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo kissing with this latest football-based project. The graffiti is located in the Pas...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho has rejected stinging criticism from Paul Scholes on Paul Pogba, insisting the France midfielder produced another “top performance” at Bournemouth.Pogba laid on Romelu Lukaku’s goal as Manchester United prevailed 2-0 in Wednesday’s Premier League clash, with Chris Smalling also on target.Former United midfielder Scholes insisted Pogba’s below-par showi...Full Story »

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is stepping up their pursuit of Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred. The Mirror says Mourinho wants Brazilian star Fred as a midfield replacement for Paul Pogba. United are rivalling neighbours and new champions Man City in the £50million battle to sign the Shakhtar Donetsk anchorman. And Mourinho's determination to sign him is further indication that P...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has indicated he is prepared to drop first-team regulars over issues with form ahead of the trip to Wembley on Saturday. Paul Pogba, Alexis Sanchez, Juan Mata and Ander Herrera all face the chop for the clash against Tottenham, which follows a midweek match with Bournemouth. The Old Trafford side have taken on the Lilywhites on 13 occasions in the hist...Full Story »

The club's record signing has run out of chances at Old Trafford despite his outstanding second-half performance against Manchester City recently. Mourinho has given the green light for Pogba to be sold, along with various other players who have do not feature in his plans for next season and beyond. Funds raised by selling Pogba, who was signed for £89m two years ago, would be reinvested...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho paid tribute to Manchester City as they were confirmed as Premier League champions following a Manchester United defeat.Mourinho’s second-placed United slipped to a shock 1-0 loss to bottom side West Brom on Sunday, a result that put runaway leaders City out of reach.The United manager said: “I knew that sooner or later that (they) would be (champions) and if I was in t...Full Story »

Sokratis is expected to leave Dortmund this summer JUVENTUS want to block a Jose Mourinho bid for Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos and make him into a bigger name – if that’s possible. Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal have all had scouting reports on Papastathopoulos, 29, who is set to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer. But after Juve’s heart-breaking Champio...Full Story »

JOSE MOURINHO has tipped his son to be the next Special One. The Manchester United manager's kid Jose Junior, 18, sat on the bench among the team's coaches for the win over Swansea last month during his work experience at Old Trafford. Jose Mourinho reckons his son Jose Junior is going to be the next Special One And it was revealed that last season the teenager impressed his famous dad with h...Full Story »