Man United struggling to replace Howard Webb

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Man United struggling to replace Howard Webb, insists Jose Mourinho


Following a third straight defeat, Man United manager Jose Mourinho has insisted the club have never recovered from Howard Webb’s retirement.

Speaking after United’s 3-1 defeat to Watford, the former Real Madrid and Chelsea boss claimed the current crop of Man United referees are failing to produce when it matters.

“We gave Mark Clattenburg an opportunity to send off their goalkeeper and award a penalty in the game against Manchester City,” he explained.

“He failed to take his chance so Jesús Gil Manzano started the next game.

“Yet he completely ignored the collective value of my squad by allowing Feyenoord to win.”

Despite the 3-1 defeat against Watford, Mourinho was less critical of referee Michael Oliver’s performance.

“He made some individual mistakes, but we can work on those in training,” he said

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Plucky Man United promise to give it their ‘best shot’ against Northampton

Manchester United to take on Northampton Town

Manchester United have promised to give it everything they’ve got as they attempt to pull off a shock win against Northampton Town in the EFL trophy tonight. (Wednesday)

Despite suffering three straight defeats, United will be hoping to pull off the shock of the round against the Cobblers.

“All we can do is give 100 percent and hope Northampton have an off day,” said Man United captain Wayne Rooney.

Northampton manager Rob Page said his side won’t underestimate the opposition as they look to overcome what some consider to be a potential banana skin.

“We won’t take anything for granted against Man United,” he insisted.

“I’ve instilled in the players the importance of staying focused and professional, as well as warning them it would be fuc'king embarrassing if we got beat.”