As unlucky as the infamous manager professes his side has been in various instances this season, there can be no doubt that Jose Mourinho’s conduct has been anything but helpful to his ailing side.
The multi Champions League winner was yet again banished from the United sidelines in the clubs 1-1 draw with West Ham after reacting angrily to a correct decision.
And what grabbed the goat of the special one this time? Well, Mourinho took particular exception to the referee John Moss’ insistence that mercurial midfielder Paul Pogba had dived following some dangling of legs, an event that led to the United manager to take his frustrations out on a nearby water bottle. Scenes hilariously reminiscent of his arch nemesis Arsene Wenger who commited the same crime previously, much to the amusement of the home contingent at the time.
With 60 minutes of the match still to be played, Mou assistant Rui Faria was left in charge of the side for the remainder.
Mourinho sends a bottle to the stands and the ref tells him to follow it. #PL #MUNWHU pic.twitter.com/ils5Osc7Ry
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Whilst Manchester United were left ruing their luck, a training ground inquisition will no doubt be had, not only quizzing how Diafra Sakho was able to put his side ahead so quickly, but as to just how United were yet again to flimsy with their finishing.
As for Mourinho, the FA will no doubt take a dim view of the United managers behaviour, especially after only recently serving a one match suspension for abusing Mark Clattenberg following a fixture against Burnley.
Further punishment could see the manager dealt a hearty three match suspension for his troubles. With his side sitting a massive 11 points from top of the table Chelsea, it really is the least his side need at this juncture.