Jose Mourinho cuts off news conference over tunnel bust-up questions

Jose Mourinho cuts off news conference over tunnel bust-up questions

Jose Mourinho cut short his news press conference as the Manchester United manager grew frustrated with questions on reports of a bust-up following the derby against Manchester City.

Mourinho was speaking on the eve of his team’s home clash against Bournemouth, but the pre-match build up centered on an alleged brawl between United and City players after the visitors left Old Traffors as 2-1 winners on Sunday.

With the Football Association (FA) contacting United and City for their versions of the events, Mourinho was asked if he expected anyone from the Red Devils to be punished and the Portuguese tactician replied; “Why? I think you work for another club and not the press.”

The attention the turned to Unoted forward Romelu Lukaku amid claims he could face punishment for throwing a water bottle during the scuffle at Old Trafford.

“Accuse? Prove? Show evidence and punish him,” Mourinho said. When asked if he thought his United players behaved, he added: “I know. I am not confident – I know.”

That pushed Mourinho over the edge as the 54-year-old left the news conference with a swipe at reporters.

Mourinho said as he walked out of the room;

“You don’t like Bournemouth, eh? You dont respect them”.

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“You don’t think they are a team capable to come to Old Trafford and do well. No respect for Eddie Howe. No respect for their players.”

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