bodyType

customContents

entityId

entityUuid

articlePageQuery

filter

article

articleBaseAdvertisingInfoArticle

articleListArticle

articleSeoArticle

helpersCheckIsPostiesArticle

hooksArticleAcknowledgementGateOverlayArticle

hooksTrackPageViewArticle

hooksContentInterestArticle

articleLinkingDataContent

hooksAmpRedirectArticle

articleSchemaContent

liveArticle

advertZone

sentiment

contentLock

topics

types

sections

moreOnThisArticles

urlAlias

commentCount

authorLocations

authors

paywallTypes

corrections

sponsorType

displaySlideShow

multimediaEmbed

printHeadline

seriesContainer

socialHeadline

headline

flag

firstTopic

glossary

flattenTypeIds

publishedDate

additionalInfoBoxes

images

image

relatedLinks

relatedNewsletters

__typename

createdDate

sponsor

pdfFiles

seriesReverseOrder

series

disableOffPlatformContent

published

updatedDate

summary

subHeadline

body

keywords

readingTime

customTimezone

liveContents

Agence France-Presse

Jose Mourinho questioned Manchester United’s supporters after suggesting that Old Trafford was too quiet during Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League win over Leicester City.
United are top of the table after substitutes Marcus Rashford and Marouane Fellaini scored in the final 20 minutes against stubborn opponents.
At one stage, it looked as if Leicester would hold on for a point after goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel saved a penalty from Romelu Lukaku early in the second half.
Mourinho admitted that he missed Rashford’s opening goal as he was giving instructions to Jesse Lingard, who was about to come on as a substitute.
But in discussing that moment, the United manager also expressed surprise that a crowd of 75,021 fans did not make more noise.

“I saw the ball in the net and all the guys jumping around. It was the first time I saw the crowd. They were very quiet today,” he said.
“It was easy to know that was a goal because it was the first time I really understood the stadium was full.”
United have won all three of their Premier League matches so far, scoring 10 goals and conceding none.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic must earn Manchester United starting place back from Romelu Lukaku warns Jose Mourinho
They also appear to have developed a more ruthless streak, having drawn 15 league matches last season as they finished sixth.
Mourinho believes his players deserve credit for subduing a Leicester side who had scored five times in their first two matches after losing 4-3 at Arsenal before beating Brighton and Hove Albion.
The visitors’ England striker Jamie Vardy had few chances to impress as United centrebacks Eric Bailly and Phil Jones marked him out of the game.

“We didn’t have many matches last season where we played 90 minutes with the control we had today,” Mourinho said.
“Vardy is a very dangerous player. I would say he is one of the most dangerous players in the Premier League.
“Was he dangerous today? No. Why? Because we played so well to control them.
Manchester United thrash Swansea City in second straight 4-0 Premier League win
“Were Leicester very dangerous against Arsenal? Yes. I watched the match many times. Were they dangerous against us? No. Why? Because of us. So we had a very good and solid performance.
“After the penalty, when you miss a penalty with half an hour to go, normally there is always a little collapse, and that didn’t happen. We kept creating chances and getting corners, and in the end it was from a corner that we scored.”
Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare felt his players performed well in frustrating United for large parts of the game.

But having conceded the goal that lost them the game at Arsenal from a corner, he was disappointed that his players once again fell behind from a set-piece.
At Old Trafford, it was a Henrikh Mkhitaryan corner that was diverted in by Rashford for the opening goal, and Shakespeare warned that it must not become a habit.
“It’s a set-play. We need to be mindful that it doesn’t become an Achilles heel for us,” said Shakespeare.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says Romelu Lukaku brace takes pressure off
“We spoke about it after the Arsenal game and we worked on it, but we have to put it into action as well.
“We knew we would have to frustrate coming here. For large parts of the game, I thought we did that and did it really well.
“We knew they would have their moment. And the big moments, they managed to capitalise on.”


European soccer is winning Chinese social media despite controversies

Absence makes Manchester United hearts grow fonder for Paul Pogba

‘There is something strange’: Jose Mourinho blasts England boss Southgate over Phil Jones injections

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand turns to professional boxing

Manchester United FC

Jose Mourinho has dig at ‘quiet’ Manchester United supporters as Leicester City win maintains perfect start

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring. Photo: Reuters

Leicester's Jamie Vardy, right, challenges Manchester United's Eric Bailly, left, during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United vs Leicester City - Manchester, Britain - August 26, 2017 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho speaks with Phil Jones, Eric Bailly and Antonio Valencia REUTERS/Andrew Yates EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Please contact your account representative for further details.

Football Soccer - Premier League - Manchester United vs Leicester City - Manchester, Britain - August 26, 2017 Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini celebrates scoring their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Please contact your account representative for further details. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Sport

Football

Substitutes Marcus Rashford and Marouane Fellaini score as Red Devils record 2-0 English Premier League win at Old Trafford


English Premier League