EPL: Mourinho admits he didn’t expect “instant success” at Manchester United
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- Apr 26, 2018
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Jose Mourinho has said he did not sign for Manchester United expecting “instant success”, but believes the team has enjoyed “evolution at almost every level” in his two seasons in charge at Old Trafford.
Mourinho lifted the Community Shield, EFL Cup and Europa League in his first season after replacing Louis van Gaal in 2016.
United will face Chelsea in the FA Cup final next month and are on course to finish second in the Premier League behind Manchester City.
“I knew the club I was coming to. I know that one thing is to go to a club that is prepared to win and you just need to arrive and give the last touches, to give your personal quality, personal knowledge and the team, and the club, is ready just for the last click.
“I knew that was not the case [at United]. The owners knew that. The CEO, he knew that. So when I came in this period to Manchester United I was ready for this and I knew it was not to come and have [instant] success.
“But, in spite of it, three trophies, three finals, probably a third or fourth [finish in the Premier League] in worst-case scenario. Not bad,” Mourinho told Sky Sports.
United face Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday looking to record another victory against top-six rivals after wins over Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham in the last two months.
“I know people can say what they want, but [we’ve had] some very good performances, so a lot of things please me,” Mourinho added.
“The evolution, in relation to the football team, the evolution at almost every level, more victories, more goals scored, less conceded, and some big performances against the top-six teams.”
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