Mourinho on Man City Charges: “I Could Still Win the Title with United!”

Jose Mourinho just dropped a bold statement that could really shake things up for Manchester United!

October 23, 2024
4:58 pm

Jose Mourinho is back in the spotlight with a cheeky comment, suggesting that his Manchester United squad could snag the Premier League title from the 2017-18 season if Manchester City gets punished for alleged financial missteps. This playful remark came as he was gearing up his Fenerbahce team for a Europa League match against his old club, Manchester United, where he managed from 2016 to 2018.

During a pre-match chat in Istanbul, Mourinho, known for his candid style, reminisced about his time at Old Trafford. He led United to a second-place finish in the 2017-18 Premier League, finishing 19 points behind Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who racked up an impressive 100 points. Even with that gap, Mourinho has always said that finishing second was one of his proudest moments.

Now, with City facing over 100 alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules—some dating back to Mourinho’s time at United—he couldn’t help but make a lighthearted jab about that memorable season.

“We won the Europa League, finished second in the Premier League,” Mourinho said with a grin. “I think we still have a chance to win that league because maybe they’ll punish Man City. Maybe they’ll give me the medal and pay my bonus!”

While he delivered the comments with a wink, it touches on a serious issue. Manchester City has denied all allegations and expressed their “surprise” at being referred to an independent commission back in February. The investigation looks into a range of alleged financial breaches, including some during Mourinho’s time at United. If City faces any retroactive punishment, like point deductions, Mourinho’s playful suggestion that United could inherit the title has sparked some interesting chatter.

Now coaching Fenerbahce, Mourinho also took a moment to send his best wishes to current United manager Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman, who led United to a League Cup win in his first season, has had a tough time lately, finishing eighth in the league last season and struggling for consistency this term. Despite the challenges, Mourinho called for stability and support for Ten Hag, praising United’s backing of their manager.

“I want the best for them,” Mourinho said. “If things aren’t going great, it doesn’t make me happy. But it’s not my place to dwell on the past. The key is to support the coach. When you believe in a manager and give him time, it shows stability and trust. That’s what will help the club in the long run.”

As Manchester City’s case unfolds, Mourinho’s tongue-in-cheek comments remind us of the ongoing saga surrounding one of the biggest financial investigations in Premier League history. Whether his dream of a retroactive Premier League medal ever comes true seems unlikely, but his knack for sparking debate—years after leaving the English top flight—remains as sharp as ever.