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Marcus Rashford credits Jose Mourinho for Manchester United penalty record

According to The Express, Marcus Rashford has revealed that Jose Mourinho set the ball rolling for Manchester United and their penalty record.

The club have received a number of penalty calls this season that has aggravated our rivals. The likes of Jurgen Klopp, Frank Lampard and ironically, Mourinho, have all raised questions regarding the penalty rush.

The Portuguese tactician’s time at the club saw Rashford miss out on a number of penalty appeals.

Mourinho gave Rashford the impression that winning penalties is an art, a skill in itself. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now appears to be reaping the fruits of that labour.

United have won an incredible 20 penalties in the Premier League since the start of last season and 42 since Solskjaer took over in December 2018. In comparison, defending champions Liverpool have been awarded just 19 in the same period.

Rashford believes it isn’t just Mourinho’s lessons that have aided United’s luck. He goes on to add that it is just a happy side effect of United attacking the opposition goal at pace.

Practise makes perfect?

The English international also went on to add that appealing for penalties has become somewhat of a joke in United training. No wonder our players have become pros at swaying decisions in our favour.

It is interesting to know that Mourinho’s impact is still felt at the club to this day. While the Portuguese was not without his shortcomings, he is one of the most astute managers in the world.

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United take on Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. If the Red Devils do land a penalty on Merseyside, we know whom to thank for it.

A win on the night will take us six points clear at the top. The club last won the Premier League title in 2013.