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Man United boss Jose Mourinho: My thoughts on West Ham’s red card
JOSE MOURINHO insisted he didn’t see the tackle that resulted in West Ham’s Sofiane Feghouli being sent off earlier this afternoon.
Man United arrive at London Stadium to play West Ham
Manchester United recorded a 2-0 victory over the Hammers but referee Mike Dean’s display was the main talking point at full-time.
The home side were reduced to 10 men after just 15 minutes when Fegouli went in for a strong challenge on Phil Jones.
Manchester United defender came off worse in the tackle and Feghouli was shown his marching orders, despite Dean hesitating before reaching for his cards.
Mike Dean showed West Ham star Sofiane Feghouli a straight red
I didn't watch it, I don't know. I think, if you speak about decisions, we are the champion of the wrong decisions
But when asked about the decision Jose Mourinho remained coy, and his response made reference to United being hard done by in recent weeks with some poor decisions.
He said: "I didn't watch it, I don't know. I think, if you speak about decisions, we are the champion of the wrong decisions.
“I have had to educate myself in the first half of the season because of so many decisions - Zlatan's disallowed goal, a clear penalty against Crystal Palace.”
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic took the opposite view and believes Feghouli shouldn’t have even received a booking.
Sofiane Feghouli and Phil Jones collide during the match
Jose Mourinho says he didn't see the tackle
“The more times I've seen it, it's the other way round,” Bilic said.
“It was Jones who made a more dangerous tackle than Feghouli. Jones makes a scissor, he got the ball but it was dangerous.
“It's definitely not a red card. I wouldn't even be happy with a yellow. I said to the fourth official and Jose Mourinho it's not a yellow. If it was yellow I'd say "why so early in the game for nothing?’ It's Feghouli, who very rarely makes a foul.”
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