Man Utd news: Rojo and Rashford led six-man defence of Mourinho after Man City fight
Manchester United saw their hopes of a first Premier League title since 2013 dealt a major blow at Old Trafford. David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi struck for Manchester City to ensure Pep Guardiola’s side open up an 11-point lead at the top of the table. After the game, tempers flared with players throwing punches and bottles being thrown in the away dressing room. And the Daily Mail say Rashford and Rojo were among the Manchester United players to defend Mourinho after the former Chelsea manager had milk thrown at him by City players. It all kicked off when Mourinho confronted Guardiola’s side about their enthusiastic celebrations after the game.
GETTY Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho confronted Man City players after the Manchester derby defeat
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United were unhappy with goalkeeper Ederson, accusing him of feigning injury just moments after saving from Romelu Lukaku and Juan Mata. Rojo, bare-chested in the heat of the battle, led United men as they defended their manager. Rashford, the Daily Mail say, was one of five players in the supporting calvary. Antonio Valencia, who skippered the side that day in the absence of Michael Carrick, closely followed. Ander Herrera, Luke Shaw and Axel Tuanzebe also entered the heat of the battle.
GETTY Man Utd news: Marcos Rojo defended Jose Mourinho after the Man City defeat