The Special One recognised that City's title win was inevitable, and called on his own charges to match the Citizens' consistency
Jose Mourinho played down the significance of Manchester United's home surrender to West Brom on Sunday, signalling that Man City deserved to win the Premier League on their own merits.
Having put title celebrations on ice at the Etihad Stadium thanks to a stunning 3-2 win over City last week, United folded at the hands of the relegation-threatened Baggies.
Jay Rodriguez's goal at Old Trafford meant that City finally got their hands on the crown, leading their rivals by 16 points with five games to play.
But Mourinho argued after the final whistle that the title win was inevitable, and that the exact game in which the Premier League was secured mattered little.
"I congratulated Man City face-to-face when I had the chance because I knew they would do it," the manager told reporters.
"If I was them I would be very disappointed if people said they won because West Brom beat Man United. They won because they were the best team. They only lost two games.
"I won eight titles and I am not on the moon because I won against Manchester City.
"I saw lots of people in the moon because we won against City. You could see the difference in the attitude to players compared to last week."
"We deserve top be punished, but the defeat was too heavy."
The two games lost by Pep Guardiola's men compares favourably to the six times United have tasted defeat in the Premier League this season.
Both West Brom and Huddersfield, two teams near the foot of the table, beat the Red Devils, while fellow relegation candidates Southampton and Stoke also took points off United.
For Mourinho, that lack of consistency goes a long way to explaining the fate of this year's title.
"I trust in my work. Eight titles. Three Premier League. Last not 20 years ago, it was three," he added.
"I know how to win. I believe in myself. You don't win titles with inconsistency. You need consistency at every level. The mental level, day by day."
Rhema10
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Nobody gives a fuck about ur long message
wao that's kind of harsh
Czech1350467
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Yes you guys lost that gave City the title
Eddietankenghong
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It was exactly what happened, Idiot..! I wouldn't be surprised if Man United ended up 4th in the league table.
Hesselbank
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Jose Mourihno your attitudes makes you not to win EPL. ....
Cayklnr
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lets all take an hour to wonder wen liverpool won the league last
LiverpoolRule1234
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How are we bad
Cause you are Man U
bayern4life
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The manager is talking like this, what confidence level will be there in the dressing room. They had 6 games, they could have won all and the championship!!! I would say it's just trash talk.
Nowbceilmo
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Mourinho is a useless manager always have thrash to throw whenever he messed up..does city won the league because West Brom lost? just shut up
el-paci
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van gaal was better. He left a good team for this so called the special one
what team, Mr Man.... those teams of Average players, please shut up
Alfred Appiah
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Jose Mourinho said the thing back in February that the title is won by city and it’s impossible for any team to catch city so it’s not surprised now.
rajat1809
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But you guys are bad
How are we bad
Sirhan
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wait till wenger reads this
cityzenOg
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Better luck next Jose & Utd fan. This year Manchester is blue.
teeboi77
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mouriho shut up jor no be u cause ham
TanIsRed
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Mourn is right but that's his job to maintain consistency in every game and motivate the players
LiverpoolRule1234
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We beat you but....
But you guys are bad
rajat1809
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We beat you but....
Laoadeitu
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van gaal was better. He left a good team for this so called the special one
Laoadeitu
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he's mad
ReivaXD
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Lol Mourinho salty much?
babana
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who cares about how many titles u won. just congratulate them as u have done and shut the shiiit up.
JoshCenzano
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Fair play, to mourinho, honestly. I’m glad to see his humility and honesty with his claim. Some other managers would claim the officiating went against them all season, or that city got lucky. But Jose’s right, City was the most consistent this season and it paid off, good for him to recognize that.
LiverpoolRule1234
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Jose is absolutely right Man utd players ate not giving all their best on the pitch
LiverpoolRule1234
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Mourinho’s baby act is better than his bus
Tshelpo
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man united just trying to make things right after what when they played Mancity. Man united were trying to make things tight by giving them one match
condeikor
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Mourinhoout
Jizbdepsz
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Jose is absolutely right Man utd players ate not giving all their best on the pitch
locarinhooo
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the reminiscing one always talking about the past
Gento
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One thing i've learnt is that morinho is dumb u see the dude just doesnt want to admit that we(man u) are not good enough and he covers his poor performance with words for instance today city got the title because we lost and more shocking in our home ground infront of our fans and yet he says its he doesnt want us to speak!!! right now man u has got many fans but i think many of them are walking away now because there is no body who wants to pay his money and go to watch people park the bus and the main thing morinho is missing is he treats the game like its a job like engineering while the game should be treated like a game you have to play it with passion and give everything you got for it attack more so that your players can show their skills and most important win the game and in ma opinion i think if we continue with defending football then in the future man u will have little amount of fans and hence low income and wont be rich and famous and loved anymore thats all like if ya agree
yumbempu
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go and sit down
iwisdom
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Chelsea won west Brom to carry the the epl trophy last season. West Brom won Man utd to gift man city the trophy this season..... WEST BROM have become a title deciding team
Mutckmr
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Red devil, we need to build a stronger team, by buying good n talented players, top world players, please take dis serious.
iceyez
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Did harry Kane claim city’s league has well has the goal.Manchester United lost it has they bottled it has usual they haven’t got what it takes to be champions has they never turn up when they play.I’m a big United fan and I hate what has happened .we gifted Manchester City the title not one of the players you could say actually played anywhere near what they should’ve maybe next year. we need better players who can play and not the ones who just want to turn up when they feel like it and drive around in there flash cars.The team Manchester United was in the 1999 era we’re the best not like they are now who just want a load of money the players today are lucky to be wearing that kit you wear it with pride and you play with pride has your proud to be a Manchester United player. my son one day hopes to play for Manchester United he’s 10 years old and a great player who loves football since he was 5 years old he always wanted to play football lives and breathes it even when he is ill he would still play has he is dedicated he always goes training never missed and he’s still playing football now the bad weather doesn’t deter him. We need Manchester United to have better players next season and hopefully win the title.
Your messages are too long and boring to read with no likes
iceyez
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When he said last 20 thays a shot for wenger
No that's a shot for liverFool
francis issa bwalya
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When he said last 20 thays a shot for wenger
rekio
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The problem with MOU is that he's isn't humble a bit.
tendensuyz
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what should we say you won the EPL. Your head is filled with chicken shit, pls resign and go away. Man.U. can't beleive my eyes I beg you go to hell.
Fuhabcrz
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We must get players that have 'red Devil' heart.
yeobcltuy
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Mourino pls let us know our first eleven of the team?
Kohaknrty
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"I trust in my work. Eight titles. Three premier league. Last not 20 years ago, it was three" this is a direct missile to Wenger
Truth be told, that work is becoming more and more prdictible. Two seasons at one of the biggest clubs in world football?
kaaskip
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Did harry Kane claim city’s league has well has the goal.Manchester United lost it has they bottled it has usual they haven’t got what it takes to be champions has they never turn up when they play.I’m a big United fan and I hate what has happened .we gifted Manchester City the title not one of the players you could say actually played anywhere near what they should’ve maybe next year. we need better players who can play and not the ones who just want to turn up when they feel like it and drive around in there flash cars.The team Manchester United was in the 1999 era we’re the best not like they are now who just want a load of money the players today are lucky to be wearing that kit you wear it with pride and you play with pride has your proud to be a Manchester United player. my son one day hopes to play for Manchester United he’s 10 years old and a great player who loves football since he was 5 years old he always wanted to play football lives and breathes it even when he is ill he would still play has he is dedicated he always goes training never missed and he’s still playing football now the bad weather doesn’t deter him. We need Manchester United to have better players next season and hopefully win the title.
Nobody gives a fuck about ur long message
Neobcnouz
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Did harry Kane claim city’s league has well has the goal.Manchester United lost it has they bottled it has usual they haven’t got what it takes to be champions has they never turn up when they play.I’m a big United fan and I hate what has happened .we gifted Manchester City the title not one of the players you could say actually played anywhere near what they should’ve maybe next year. we need better players who can play and not the ones who just want to turn up when they feel like it and drive around in there flash cars.The team Manchester United was in the 1999 era we’re the best not like they are now who just want a load of money the players today are lucky to be wearing that kit you wear it with pride and you play with pride has your proud to be a Manchester United player. my son one day hopes to play for Manchester United he’s 10 years old and a great player who loves football since he was 5 years old he always wanted to play football lives and breathes it even when he is ill he would still play has he is dedicated he always goes training never missed and he’s still playing football now the bad weather doesn’t deter him. We need Manchester United to have better players next season and hopefully win the title.
Nowbceilmo
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mourinho is a fool
Dramatic-T
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Mourinho knows how to avoid critics from fans with words😂😂😂
John Legacy Aneke
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what's mourinho talking againnnnn
Rohcdiopsy
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Learn to humble yourself and push your team forward next season, you will likely end the season with better points than last season. Be a real fan, buy your seasonal tickets and support your favourite team.All the millions spent were for strengthening the squad and you still need to buy top class players to compete in the EPL,UCL and other cups. Man U as of now is kept alive by past achievements,there is urgent need to overhaul the squad and reinvest. It will not be a short term project,there are too many competitors with massive "Petrol Dollars" and are not willing to play by the rules of "Fair Play." Always tinkering with their accounts!
frank_leo
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So what do you what to say
Rayhan-Rahim
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"I trust in my work. Eight titles. Three premier league. Last not 20 years ago, it was three" this is a direct missile to Wenger
Sukbkt
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he is a fool
dixxakrambona
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becz of his simple mistakes did we lose today to a bottom team