Jose Mourinho claims Man United have solidarity even after Spurs loss

Sport360 staff 02:12 28/08/2018
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  • Jose Mourinho came out fighting after Manchester United‘s 3-0 home defeat by Tottenham and insisted the players and fans are united behind him.

    Harry Kane‘s goal and two from Lucas Moura condemned United to a chastening Old Trafford loss which will do little to quash rumours of unrest at Old Trafford.

    But Mourinho pointedly stayed on the pitch to applaud the supporters who had sung his name towards the end of the match.

    And afterwards he claimed the performance of his players proved the solidarity in the dressing room as well as in the stands.

    “We worked very well during the week, we prepared well, we played well, the players had a fantastic attitude,” Mourinho told Sky Sports.

    “At half-time the result should be 2-0, 3-1, 3-0, but then something changed the game a bit and the result was 2-0 but the team was in the game.

    “I think everyone felt one goal could change the direction of game, Tottenham felt it, we did too, but then the third goal changed the game.

    “If anyone watched this game one thing they will know for sure, the team is united.

    “A team doesn’t fight like they fought if they are not united. I think it’s time to stop with the untruths.

    “A team that fights the way they did with the solidarity between the players, the dignity to play together for Manchester United and lose at home, of course it’s a very difficult thing for anyone.

    “I think one thing is clear, the team are united. There is no union without the manager.”

    Liverpool are seen in some quarters as the only viable challengers to champions Manchester City this season, but England striker Kane was happy to big up Tottenham’s chances.

    “That’s massive, to come here and win the way we did is a big statement,” he told Sky Sports.

    “We wanted to start the season well and three wins out of three is a great start.

    “We didn’t play well in the first half but we came in at 0-0 and said we had to step up the tempo. We got the first goal and then we punished them, Lucas with two great finishes, and we saw the game out.

    “That’s the only way we’ll win the league. We haven’t started well in previous years, we’ve had to play catch-up, but the top six are so strong now you have to stay with them.

    “This will give us huge belief, it’s a great statement tonight.

    “We’re trying to create our own history at Spurs. We’ve not been top of the league over the years like United, like Chelsea. We’ve done well in the last few years but not quite got there – but we have the drive to take the club to the next level.”

    Spurs were criticised for not adding to their squad over the summer but Kane said: “A lot of us have been playing together for a while and that helps.

    “It’s a long old season and at times like today in the first half we stuck together, that’s what will help us win the title.

    “The gaffer said he is not bringing players in who won’t improve the squad and that’s a big bonus for us.”

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