Manchester Derby 2016: Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola React After United vs. City

Jose Mourinho blamed himself after watching his Manchester United side lose 2-1 to rivals Manchester City in the derby at Old Trafford on Saturday. United manager Mourinho admitted City were “much better” after inflicting his first defeat in the Premier League with the Red Devils. 

Speaking to reporters after the game, Mourinho conceded the Citizens were superior on the day, per Squawka News:

Jose Mourinho: “They were much better than us. We started the game badly. Below the normal level.” pic.twitter.com/rZD6ravAyg

— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) September 10, 2016

Mourinho accepted responsibility for City being better, admitting he was at fault for United’s team selection:

Jose Mourinho: “It’s my fault, because I am the manager and the team decision was my choice.” pic.twitter.com/vWj5o6Z4sW

— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) September 10, 2016

Despite his reservations about his own role, Mourinho still lamented the performance of referee Mark Clattenburg. Specifically, the United boss felt the ref failed to give two penalties to his side, according to Jamie Jackson of the Guardian:

Jose saying two clear penalties were missed by Clattenburg – from Otamendi and Bravo…

— jamie jackson (@JamieJackson___) September 10, 2016

But Mourinho also appeared to blame some of the performances from the players he chose:

Jose Mourinho: “This is football. Sometimes players dissapoint managers, sometimes they give us great surprises.” pic.twitter.com/53MidzAKiK

— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) September 10, 2016

Going into more detail, Mourinho suggested former Villarreal …

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