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Jose Mourinho singles out Man United duo: They were magnificent against Spurs
MANCHESTER UNITED duo Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo were “magnificent” against Tottenham, says Jose Mourinho.
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The centre-back pairing kept a clean sheet yesterday as Manchester United recorded a 1-0 win over Spurs.
With Chris Smalling out injured and Eric Bailly only recently returning from his spell on the sidelines, Rojo and Jones have been left to fill the void.
Jose Mourinho has previously praised their professionalism in coming into the team and doing a good job, and their win over Mauricio Pochettino’s men was no different.
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I think it is fair to say that Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo were magnificent and obviously surrounded by a team that is organised with a big solidarity, giving everything to keep a clean sheet that gave us points
After the match the 53-year-old said: "The team was very good, the effort was by everyone.
“The way we defended set-pieces was a team effort.
“I think it is fair to say that Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo were magnificent and obviously surrounded by a team that is organised with a big solidarity, giving everything to keep a clean sheet that gave us points."
Jose Mourinho described Phil Jones as 'magnificent'
Mourinho looks to be content with his centre-back partnership, and it seems Bailly may have to fight his way back into the starting XI.
But with a busy Christmas fixture list ahead, the Ivorian is sure to get his chance as Mourinho continues to juggle Manchester United's domestic, cup and Europa League duties.
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