During Jose Mourinho's coaching career the third season in charge of the clubs he has managed has always provided tricky ...
During Jose Mourinho's coaching career the third season in charge of the clubs he has managed has always provided tricky ...
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With United trailing English Premier League leaders Liverpool by 19 points, Mourinho was fired by United on Tuesday.
With United trailing English Premier League leaders Liverpool by 19 points, Mourinho was fired by United on Tuesday.
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The final straw for United's decision makers was the club's 3-1 defeat at rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
The final straw for United's decision makers was the club's 3-1 defeat at rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
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For a club that has won 20 league titles, the 2018/2019 season has been United's worst ever Premier League start.
For a club that has won 20 league titles, the 2018/2019 season has been United's worst ever Premier League start.
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During the season there's been reported friction between Mourinho and United's star player Paul Pogba. The World Cup winner was one of United's unused substitutes in the defeat by Liverpool.
During the season there's been reported friction between Mourinho and United's star player Paul Pogba. The World Cup winner was one of United's unused substitutes in the defeat by Liverpool.
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One of the criticisms that Mourinho has faced during his Old Trafford tenure is the style of football his team has played. While Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have delivered stylish brands of football, Mourinho's United hasn't been very entertaining to watch.
One of the criticisms that Mourinho has faced during his Old Trafford tenure is the style of football his team has played. While Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have delivered stylish brands of football, Mourinho's United hasn't been very entertaining to watch.
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In October, stewards at Stamford Bridge had to hold back Mourinho after he was incensed by a member of the home team's support staff — Marco Ianni — crossing into the United technical area.
In October, stewards at Stamford Bridge had to hold back Mourinho after he was incensed by a member of the home team's support staff — Marco Ianni — crossing into the United technical area.
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Mourinho gestures to the crowd after United beat Juventus in a Champions League group stage game. United's qualification for the competition's knockout stages has been the one silver lining this season.
Mourinho gestures to the crowd after United beat Juventus in a Champions League group stage game. United's qualification for the competition's knockout stages has been the one silver lining this season.
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United will face Paris Saint-Germain in the last-16 round of the Champions League.
United will face Paris Saint-Germain in the last-16 round of the Champions League.
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During Mourinho's first season in charge at Old Trafford, United won the League Cup as well as the Europa League. Here Mourinho is pictured celebrating the Europa League final win against Ajax in Stockholm.
During Mourinho's first season in charge at Old Trafford, United won the League Cup as well as the Europa League. Here Mourinho is pictured celebrating the Europa League final win against Ajax in Stockholm.
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