FA clears Jose Mourinho of trying to sway officials ahead of Manchester derby

Jose Mourinho will not face any disciplinary action from the Football Association for his comments before the recent Manchester derby but has once more been warned about his future behaviour.

FA clears Jose Mourinho of trying to sway officials ahead of Manchester derby

Jose Mourinho will not face any disciplinary action from the Football Association for his comments before the recent Manchester derby but has once more been warned about his future behaviour.

The FA did not specify which pre-match remarks it was investigating but it is understood to have been concerned by the Manchester United manager’s suggestion that City players make "tactical fouls" to break up opponent’s attacks.

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