Sir Alex Ferguson has said that Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United, are not challenging Premier League leaders Chelsea, because they are playing too many draws.
Mourinho got off to a slow start at Old Trafford after replacing Louis van Gaal last summer.
But United have improved a lot in recent months and are yet to lose since the 4-0 drubbing at Chelsea in October.
Ferguson believes that the team is beginning to show evidence of Mourinho’s work.
“The team is mirroring its manager,” the 75-year-old told BBC Sport. “It’s playing with great energy, determination, will to win – which I think is really important.
“If they hadn’t had all these draws I think they would be there challenging Chelsea. That’s the unfortunate part and he’s going to have to live with that, but I think he’ll be inspired by the progress of the team.”
Ferguson, who remains a director at United, says the improvement would have been obvious, if not for some bad luck.
“I think he’s done really well,” he said.
“It’s like a player coming to United, it’s not easy. It’s not easy to come to United and transform the club’s fortunes from my time. It’s not easy.
“I think Louis van Gaal did a good job and I think Jose’s doing a great job.
“He’s got to grips with the club, you can see that, and the team’s playing really well, and he’s very unlucky because he’s had six draws I think, 1-1 draws, and every game he’s battered that team.”
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