Manchester United Have Been Unlucky Under Mourinho, Says Sir Alex Ferguson

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is “unlucky” not to see his side competing for the Premier League title this season, according to former Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson.Mourinho’s United are currently fifth in the table after 27 league matches of his debut season in charge, and they trail leaders Chelsea by 17 points after drawing 10 of their top-flight games.Ferguson, who won 13 Premier League titles at United, told SiriusXM FC in quotes reported by the Daily Telegraph: “I get on well with Jose and think he’s doing a really good job.“He’s been a bit unlucky actually because there are home games this season they’ve been absolutely brilliant in but have drawn them.“If they’d got those wins they deserved they’d be challenging for the league, there’s no doubt about that.”Mourinho has already led his side to silverware this season, securing a 3-2 win over Southampton in the EFL Cup last month.Ferguson added: “Winning a trophy at United is the most important thing,” he said. “That’s what the club’s history is about — winning trophies.“I looked upon the League Cup as the manager [Mourinho] does: this is an important trophy. I was fortunate to win it four times. It doesn’t matter what the trophy is, if you get to a final you want to win it.”United are next in action when they host eighth-placed West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

Alex Ferguson to Return as Manchester United Manager For Michael Carrick’s Testimonial

Sir Alex Ferguson will return to the Old Trafford dugout to manage the Manchester United 2008 XI, in Michael Carrick’s testimonial game this year. This was confirmed via the Premier League club’s official Twitter handle on Monday morning.Ferguson stepped down as manager of the Red Devils after the 2012/2013 season.Harry Redknapp, who managed the former England midfielder at West Ham United, will be in charge of the Michael Carrick All-Star XI.“I think the best bit will be seeing the players, to be honest with you,” Ferguson told MUTV.“No [I don’t miss managing]. I miss the big games of course but I made my decision and I’m enjoying it. I don’t have to worry about you lads or the agents or the press conferences and having to control that press secretary of mine!“I’m delighted Michael is getting a testimonial. It tells you Manchester United are probably the only club in England that can do that. Players do tend to stay a long time here. We don’t have players here one minute and gone the next. If you go right back to my time, most of the players stayed 10 or even more years. I think we can be proud of that fact, being a family-type club. It encourages players to put roots down here and enjoy it.“I read about what Michael’s intentions are [with the funds raised for the event] and I think it’s very honourable. I think he’s shown he’s prepared to share his success and his contribution to the charity, starting it himself, will be very, very worthwhile.”The testimonial will be played on June 8 and kick-off is 4pm.