Jose Mourinho has classic response to Man City's 115 charges ahead of Man Utd reunion
Jose Mourinho, the former Manchester United manager, has playfully suggested he could still win the 2017/18 Premier League title with the club if Manchester City face punishment for alleged financial breaches.
The Portuguese coach, now at Fenerbahce, made the cheeky claim ahead of his current side's Europa League clash with United.
"I think we still have a chance to win that league because maybe they punish Man City with points," Mourinho quipped.
"Maybe we win that league and then they have to pay me the bonus and give me the medal!"
Mourinho's comments refer to his time at Manchester United from 2016 to 2018.
During his tenure, he led the club to Europa League and League Cup victories in his first season.
Jose Mourinho has claimed he could be getting another Premier League winners medal soon
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In the 2017-18 campaign, United finished second in the Premier League, 19 points behind Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
The Portuguese manager later claimed that guiding United to second place was "one of the best jobs of my career" due to behind-the-scenes challenges.
His remarks come as City face a hearing into over 100 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules, spanning a nine-year period that includes Mourinho's time at United.
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Mourinho is now preparing to face his former club as Fenerbahce's manager in the Europa League.
Despite United's recent struggles, he expressed support for current boss Erik ten Hag, saying, "They keep faith in the coach, they support the coach, he stays season after season. It means stability and trust."
The Portuguese tactician added, "I wish the best for them. If things are not going amazing for them, it's not something that makes me happy."
Mourinho also praised United's potential, stating, "If I have to say now which are the two biggest candidates to win the Europa League, it's easy: Man United and Tottenham."
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Man City are facing 115 charges from the Premier League
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Reflecting on his time at United, Mourinho maintained a positive outlook. "I left with a good feeling to the club, with a good feeling to the fans," he said.
The 61-year-old hinted at a potential return to the Premier League, stating, "Hopefully before one day I go back to the Premier League and they become my opponent."
Mourinho also touched on Sir Alex Ferguson's impending departure from his ambassadorial role at United. "He is amazing, incredible," Mourinho said of the 82-year-old.
Jose Mourinho also praised Sir Alex Ferguson
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"He has the love and respect of every Man United fan around the world.
"That is more important than the ambassadorial role or money he doesn't need."
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