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Man Utd news: Paul Scholes makes surprising Jose Mourinho sack claim
MANCHESTER UNITED should NOT sack manager Jose Mourinho – because he has got the experience to turn things around at Old Trafford.
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That is the verdict of BT Sport pundit and former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes.
Jose Mourinho’s future at Old Trafford remains in doubt after a turbulent start to the season on and off the pitch.
United sit 10th in the Premier League table after nine games, having already lost on three occasions.
They also have just four points from their opening three Champions League group matches after the 1-0 defeat to Juventus on Tuesday night.
I think he has the experience to turn it around. And I think in this last couple of weeks he’s been a little bit different
However, Scholes believes he has seen signs from recent games against Newcastle and Chelsea that things are not as bad as they were.
And he is confident Mourinho can turn his old side’s form around soon.
Asked if he would sack Mourinho if he was in charge, Scholes said: “No I wouldn’t.
“He’s got a great record, he’s been at big clubs, won massive trophies.
“He’s done it in the first year here, it’s been a struggle since then.
“But I think he has the experience to turn it around.
“And I think in this last couple of weeks he’s been a little bit different.
“I think his attitude has been a little bit better towards players.
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“But United are still 10th in the league.
“This game (against Juventus) doesn’t really matter tonight, they’re still going to qualify from the group.”
Manchester United will look to return to winning way when Everton visit Old Trafford on Sunday (4pm).
Marco Silva’s side have won their last three in the Premier League.
United then face a trip to Bournemouth on November 3.