Mourinho: My success drives United critics

Jose Mourinho believes his history of success creates a rod for his own back and leads to scrutiny that many managers do not have to face.

Manchester United enter the weekend second in the Premier League and on the cusp of reaching the Champions League knock-out phase.

However, style has been questioned as much as substance this term, especially after Mourinho’s side followed up their lifeless goalless draw at Liverpool with a narrow midweek win at Benfica.