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Manchester United fear for Jose Mourinho after boss is sent to stands in Burnley draw
JOSE MOURINHO's reign at Manchester United unravelled further as he was sent to the stands while his team could not beat Burnley.
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Manchester United went three league games without a goal and have now only taken six points from the last 21 available after a 0-0 draw with Burnley, who have not won at Old Trafford since 1962.
And despite spending £145million in the summer, Mourinho’s team are now eighth, eight points behind leaders Manchester City.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands in the 0-0 draw with Burnley
He has taken fewer points from his first 10 league games than David Moyes or Louis van Gaal did.
Mourinho received his marching orders at half-time, immediately after referee Mark Clattenburg rejected United’s appeals for a penalty.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reacts angrily after being sent to stands at Old Trafford
The Portuguese already has to answer an FA charge tomorrow for comments he made about referee Anthony Taylor before the 0-0 draw with Liverpool.
And now United are left fearing he will face further punishment from the governing body when Clattenburg gives them his verdict.
Premier League referee Anthony Taylor during Manchester United's 0-0 draw with Liverpool
It is not important what Jose said, what is important is what the referee writes in his report
“It is not important what Jose said, what is important is what the referee writes in his report,” said Mourinho’s assistant Rui Faria.
Clattenburg also sent off United midfielder Ander Herrera and Faria said sarcastically: “I think the referee did fantastic work.”
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