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Jose Mourinho did not shut up shop in a big game to the extent he has done in the past but the Red Devils failed to land a telling blow on their hosts

The Blues have been underperforming for weeks and they have proved in recent weeks that they are simply not good enough without their midfielder

Sunday was a big day in the title race as Manchester City moved eight points clear of their rivals with Mourinho's negativity again costing his side

Man City and Chelsea's engine rooms were working at full tilt, while Alvaro Morata left Romelu Lukaku looking a tad useless

The Italian chose to celebrate victory with his players rather than greet his opposite number, but the Man Utd boss won't lose sleep over the incident

The Red Devils have mustered just one goal in their last three away games, a run that has helped City pull away at the Premier League's summit

The Spaniard netted the winner as his striking counterpart fell horribly short at the other end of the pitch

The Brazil international is replaced in the starting Xi by Andreas Christensen while N'Golo Kante and Marouane Fellaini both return from injuries

The England international was spotted chatting with the Red Devils boss last season, leading to Mauricio Pochettino calling him in for talks

The Red Devils face a difficult task when they travel to west London for a clash against their familiar foes

The Portuguese coach was previously renowned for forming unbreakable bonds with his charges but now he has no problem publicly criticising them

The Portuguese has rejected any talk there was friction following the recent loss to Huddersfield and is delighted with how his side are performing