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Manchester United won the EFL Cup and Europa League under Jose Mourinho
They finished sixth in the league and were often accused of being boring
But Evra said: 'A lot of people are jealous' so criticise them 'even when they win'
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Published: 10:08 EDT, 5 June 2017 | Updated: 10:08 EDT, 5 June 2017

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Patrice Evra has defended Manchester United's style of play under Jose Mourinho, insisting 'this is not the circus' and that their critics are merely 'jealous'.

United won the EFL Cup and Europa League during Mourinho's first season in charge. But they failed to mount a serious title challenge and were often accused of playing boring football as they laboured to a sixth-place finish.

But Evra, who spent eight years at United and was back at Old Trafford on Sunday for Michael Carrick's testimonial, has hit out at those who criticise his former club.

Patrice Evra has defended Manchester United's style of play under Jose Mourinho this season

United won both the EFL Cup and Europa League but were accused of playing boring football

'This year they qualified for the Champions League and some people said they did not play good football, but we are not in the circus,' Evra told MUTV.

'They have been criticised a lot. A lot of people are jealous about Man United so they just keep criticising, even when they win.

'If you want to enjoy football then, yes 2008 was great and different, but people have to forget that and concentrate on this current Manchester United team. That would be my message to the United fans.'

The 36-year-old was back at Old Trafford on Sunday to play in Michael Carrick's testimonial

The former United left back claimed he will 'always love' the club and 'it is not a fake love'

Evra made an emotional return to Old Trafford on Sunday as a 'Manchester United 2008 XI' took on an All-Stars side to mark Carrick's 11 years at United.

The likes of Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand were all back in the famous red jersey and Evra, who currently plays for Ligue 1 side Marseille, said he felt 'too much emotion' being back at United.

'For me it's just a dream. Like I say I love Man United and I will always love Man United. It is not a fake love,' he said.

'We need to be behind Man United always when they win or lose. If you love Man United you should never criticise them, you need to support them. When a player has a bad game, the fans never boo him.'