Jose Mourinho has declined an invitation to meet fans of Manchester United to discuss tension between manager and supporters.
Criticism of United's playing style in recent games against Liverpool and Tottenham has irked Mourinho.
The Red Devils boss wrote in his programme notes ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Benfica: 'I hope that you enjoy the game more than some of you did against Tottenham.'
Mourinho then hit out at fans for what he perceived as a lack of support for striker Romelu Lukaku during his current goalless run.
The Manchester United Supporters Trust invited Mourinho to talk to fans' representatives about his concerns, but the Portuguese said: 'I cannot meet a quarter of the planet.
'I think a quarter of the planet is Manchester United red. I cannot meet them.'
Mourinho could face heat on Sunday, although not from his own fans, as he takes United to Stamford Bridge to face former club Chelsea.
The reception for Chelsea's most successful manager on his first return with United 12 months ago was hardly warm, and it was a grim day all round for Mourinho as the home side romped to a 4-0 win.
heseiksu
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Man city vs Arsenal will determine just how fierce City are.
Hazbclnst
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who the fcuk is this fans????...u just buy sit watch ..who the hell r u...u dont like it ,just go away asshol3 ...real fans will support win or lose
Harkhorlardey
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Well said and Received, He cannot meet everyone NAH
Lozdpy
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kinda sad to noticed Benfica fans chanted louder than United at OT. that shows something isn't right. not Jose style but players. frustration ...
Nigeria2437
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Win, lost or draw any tru blu Man Utd fans will be behind you and respect the decision you make!
Lawrence1
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I hope in benefit of Manchester Mourinho not pay attention to this stupid ideas to create conflict and confusion because right now without him Manchester not go anywhere,if the idea are win some titles better give him the chance to change something in benefit of the club
I agree with you, but he need to adjust something's
Lawrence1
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Game week eleven "11" seems to be tough because its has two crucial fixtures :west ham Unt v Liverpool fc and Chelsea fc vs man united.This two games result will have a great impact on the home team coaches feature in their side club
Switzerland1027913
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I hope in benefit of Manchester Mourinho not pay attention to this stupid ideas to create conflict and confusion because right now without him Manchester not go anywhere,if the idea are win some titles better give him the chance to change something in benefit of the club
Loaaby
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mourinho simply the best.
so tomorrow man u will win
Mel7
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Jose work on ur team, like Pep is doing we talking about modern football not old fashion. Shark 🦈 Team for life
ayu1
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boring football can't win EPL no matter how hard you try
ManUnited_barcelona
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I don't get u. well am talking about the EPL. check all the records of his matches in The EPL, UCL and Caraboa cup and tell me how many clean sheets he has as compared to Manchester United. His club is scoring good goals but at the same time he doesn't keep clean sheets. Meaning if he meets a team that has a tight defence or play on the counter like Leicester City [not sure rhe kind of system current manager will play], he will be found wanting.
OK, I meant MANCHESTER city Vs arsenal... I pray arsenal will bring them down
kbsarpong
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I pray arsenal will expose theirs
I don't get u. well am talking about the EPL. check all the records of his matches in The EPL, UCL and Caraboa cup and tell me how many clean sheets he has as compared to Manchester United. His club is scoring good goals but at the same time he doesn't keep clean sheets. Meaning if he meets a team that has a tight defence or play on the counter like Leicester City [not sure rhe kind of system current manager will play], he will be found wanting.
Ghana3549349
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Guardiolla has not kept clean sheet in about 90% of his matches. that tells u that he is vulnerable.
We are playing in EPL not Spanish league or Germany league ,last season stretch the league with 10 points and what happened ,EPL is drama ok
ManUnited_barcelona
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there are weakness in every other team only if, man city got its own yet not expose.
I pray arsenal will expose theirs
Vuecsty
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great my team up mu
Kabanjani469
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there are weakness in every other team only if, man city got its own yet not expose.
Africa6650617
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Haha, he's an arrogant old man. He's funny.
thats true
Africa6650617
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Guardiolla has not kept clean sheet in about 90% of his matches. that tells u that he is vulnerable.
man city are going to carry the EPL 1St leg unbeaten plus the uefa champions league with PSG and will carry the cup too... we will silence the critics, u tried to move with the pace of cityzens but where are u now???
kbsarpong
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let him meet meet with guardiola and receive a whipping of the year...
Guardiolla has not kept clean sheet in about 90% of his matches. that tells u that he is vulnerable.
Nigeria5046112
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am a real man u fan my coach is best coach in d word bt Srry to said Pls nd Pls morh dont play defensive game tomorrow against Chelsea use matiae nd rashford at dsame tym
Africa6650617
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let him meet meet with guardiola and receive a whipping of the year...
Nigeria1078257
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kudos to self aclaim special one is in
Nigeria1078257
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I like mourinho is a kind of coach who doesn't know how to hide is feelings. If player play badly he react immediately
Wadbmotuz
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am da real fan of man utd ,and i really apprcte mourinho.he is the best one ever;he didn't keep it secret,if a player plays poor he provoked him.
Wadbmotuz
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mourinho simply the best.
liuacioy
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thats why he is the Special one
lepcdz
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1 season to go before mourinho gets sacked.... again back to porto?
tuition
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He always says what he wants to say in front of the media, and makes no secret of it.
boostman
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I'm not surprised that this kind of thing happened to him...
introduce
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I feel strange if I don't do it.
DallasDK
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His arrogant character is known to everybody.
war369
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His personality is so weird...
playbra
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He made a lot of contribution to the team, so we don't give him pressure.
loveme
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As a fan of the team, I was unconditionally supportive of his decision.
oiiopps
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I believe he's also thinking about the fans.
ourselvef
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Sometimes many things are not explained clearly, so we need to keep calm.
ointmentae
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As a fan, I can understand him.
FCBneuer
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I believe what he did is for the team, and he can solve these problems very well.
MONO555
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He has his own right to choose.
LoveKun
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I believe he has his own point.
Jeremye
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He's been working very hard every day, and he shouldn't have the energy to deal with these things.
abofeuy
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I think he's doing the right thing.
Obamake
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He has a stubborn character, but I love this stubborn old man.
leausign
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He was very dedicated and paid a lot for the team.
Rosaboss
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I believe he loves fans.
yelling
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His achievements are very high.
satisfied
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Fans might love him this arrogant character.
varogres
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He is a very interesting person.
completely
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Haha, he's an arrogant old man. He's funny.