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Jose Mourinho: This is why Man United star Wayne Rooney was fuming during Palace game
JOSE MOURINHO has tried to clarify why Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney was angry when he was substituted.
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Wayne Rooney started the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace last night at Selhurst Park.
However, after he was replaced by Marcus Rashford in the 80th minute, Rooney slammed his boot against the dugout following his exchange of words with the fourth official.
But Mourinho is adamant Rooney wasn’t annoyed with his tactical change.
Wayne Rooney was furious after he was substituted
Jose Mourinho insists Wayne Rooney wasn't angry about being substituted
He was complaining with the referee on the pitch, he was complaining with the fourth official
“He was angry with a possible penalty," Mourinho said.
"He was complaining with the referee on the pitch, he was complaining with the fourth official on the bench, he was really upset with it, but even at 1-1 I told him 'Forget it, let's forget it.'"
Mourinho also refused to criticse the referee's display, adding: "No, I didn't [the handball]. I didn't see. The only thing I can say is the referee is good, he's good.
Paul Pogba got on the scoresheet for Manchester United at Selhurst Park
“He is one of the good young referees and I like his work, if he made mistakes, unlucky for him and unlucky for us but he is a very good referee and you have to support.”
Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic were both on target, as United moved to within three points of Tottenham.
United travel to the Hawthorns to face high-flying West Brom on Saturday (5:30pm).
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