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Jose Mourinho to manage Arsenal? Man Utd boss told he is never wanted at club
ARSENAL legend Charlie Nicholas has told Jose Mourinho: I don't want you to ever manage the Gunners.
Jose Mourinho is not wanted at Arsenal by Charlie Nicholas
Manchester United boss Mourinho has been slammed this week for his negative tactics in the 0-0 draw against Liverpool.
While Nicholas appreciates good defending, he isn't a fan of the way Mourinho sets up his teams.
And it's that reason for which he never wants to see the Portuguese get the Arsenal job.
Nicholas said on Sky Sports: "The hardest thing is defending. It's a skill, it's an art, it's getting harder and harder.
"We're seeing less and less talent because it's harder to get your physical challenges in because it's got a little bit too soft. It's all about protection of players.
Charlie Nicholas doesn't want Jose Mourinho at Arsenal
"In the old days, I used to shinpad in my calves because that's what you had to be put up with.
"The reality is the game has moved on - the pace, the movement, the lack of physical contact is all there.
"Put it this way, if I could have a bit of Jose Mourinho put into the Arsenal set-up, I would be a very, very happy man.
"But I don't like the style and I don't want to see Mourinho at Arsenal."