Jose Mourinho didn't get the chance to watch the final few seconds of Manchester United 's victory over Southampton from his dugout, reports the Manchester Evening News.

The manager was sent off by referee Craig Pawson in stoppage time for seemingly encroaching on to the pitch when he was trying to give his players encouragement.

United held on for the 1-0 victory courtesy of Romelu Lukaku 's goal, but it was a defensive effort in the second period.

And Mourinho was issuing instructions when he was deemed to have strayed from his technical area, it appears, and sent to the stands.

Mourinho took his dismissal pretty well (
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Supporters were not happy at the action, which was deemed "pointless" in the final minutes.

The main reason for their fury? The difference between Mourinho's treatment at the hands of referees… and the treament Premier League rivals Jurgen Klopp, Antonio Conte and Pep Guardiola receive.

As far as United fans are concerned, these other bosses are often applauded for their touchline behaviour - while Mourinho is vilified for the exact same thing:

So, do they have a point?

Would other bosses have been sent off for the same thing?

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