Jose Mourinho has been exposed this season, says Chris Sutton
Manchester United suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Huddersfield at the weekend which has ramped up the pressure on Jose Mourinho.
The poor performance at the John Smith’s Stadium was compounded by the previous week’s bore draw away at Liverpool and a narrow 1-0 Champions League win at Benfica.
Fingers are now starting to point at Mourinho who has not seen a convincing performance from his side since before the international break.
And Chris Sutton thinks the Portuguese is being exposed for his negative tactics, claiming the success of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City is making it all the more obvious.
“Pep Guardiola is in a different league to Jose Mourinho,” Sutton told the Daily Mail.
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“While Manchester City continue to set the pace in the Premier League, every other team — Mourinho’s Manchester United included — is playing catch-up.
“This week has exposed the flaws in Mourinho’s approach. Last week, United set up negatively against Liverpool at Anfield and played for a draw.
“But adopting a cautious approach puts you under pressure to win every game against lesser opponents. You have to be flawless.
“Against Huddersfield, United were no way near that level and Mourinho was left arguing that he cannot remember a friendly match where his players’ attitude was so poor.
“It has not taken long for Mourinho to start digging out his players but ultimately the manager should be taking responsibility.
“Contrast this with Guardiola whose mindset is wholly positive. City play to win every game.
“Can you imagine this City team going to Anfield and settling for a draw? When they went to Chelsea, City were utterly dominant and played the Premier League champions off the pitch.
“Mourinho will no doubt point to his 20 major honours, including eight league titles in four countries.
“But up against the attacking might of City, it is difficult to see how playing his way can win the Premier League for United this season.”
The Red Devils take on Tottenham at home on Saturday (12.30pm), while City travel to Tony Pulis’ West Brom (3pm).
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