Manchester United defender Phil Jones feels Jose Mourinho was just showing his passion when he was sent to the stands at Old Trafford for kicking a drinks bottle in the technical area.
Mourinho was unhappy at Paul Pogba being booked for diving as Manchester United battled West Ham on Sunday, a game which ended 1-1.
The Portuguese was sent to the stands and could well face an FA charge, which could yet result in him being handed a touchline ban. It was the second time the former FC Porto coach has been sent off this term, but Jones believes that rather than losing control, Mourinho was just showing his passion to win.
"I think that's just passion. I like to see that from anyone – players, staff – it's passion for the game and a willingness to win", Jones was quoted as saying by ITV.
"We all want to win just as much as each other", the defender continued.
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"We just need to stick together, keep training well, keep creating chances and we will get the goals."
Manchester United now have their lowest points total after 13 games since the 1989/90 campaign, as pressure mounts on Mourinho to drive the Red Devils into the top four.
Mourinho's men, who have now drawn their last four league games at home, sit eight points behind fourth placed Arsenal.
