{"id":172,"date":"2016-12-01T12:34:29","date_gmt":"2016-12-01T12:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manunited.uk\/?p=172"},"modified":"2016-12-22T15:45:08","modified_gmt":"2016-12-22T15:45:08","slug":"mourinho-delighted-manchester-united-beat-hammers-reach-efl-semi-final-clash-hull","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manunited.uk\/2016\/12\/01\/mourinho-delighted-manchester-united-beat-hammers-reach-efl-semi-final-clash-hull\/","title":{"rendered":"Mourinho delighted with Manchester United as beat Hammers to reach EFL semi-final clash with Hull"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was in buoyant mood following his side\u2019s comprehensive 4-1 victory over West Ham in the EFL Cup quarter-final clash at Old Trafford last night.<\/p>\n

Mourinho\u2019s men lined up a semi-final encounter with Hull City thanks to the win over the Hammers and there is a very real feeling within the camp that the Red Devils are going to reach the final at Wembley.<\/p>\n

They could, of course, meet Liverpool at the showdown \u2014 Jurgen Klopp\u2019s side must see off the challenge of Southampton to do so.<\/p>\n

A brace from attackers Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Anthony Martial did the job at the Theatre of Dreams and Mourinho was appreciative of his players\u2019 efforts during the triumph.<\/p>\n

He said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I\u2019ve never had a team with so much possession, I\u2019ve never had a team that has so much creation, and I\u2019ve never had a team who create so many chances.”<\/p>\n

\u201cBut also, I\u2019ve never had a team with so many draws. I want this beautiful team to win more matches and, for that, they need to score goals just like they did against West Ham.”<\/p>\n

“That\u2019s how we have played all season. Every manager has his ideas and also the players can help you to make a certain style of play. This is what we proposed ourselves at United.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Intriguingly, Mourinho would not reveal where he watched proceedings after being given a one-match touchline ban following being sent off in the Premier League draw against the Hammers on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The Portuguese coach received his punishment after appearing to kick a water bottle in frustration after Paul Pogba was booked for what looked like simulation.<\/p>\n

Social media has been awash with speculation as to where the manager took in the game \u2014 one thing for sure, though, is it wasn\u2019t in the stands.<\/p>\n

All he would say was:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“It’s a secret. I was in contact with the bench.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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