As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Shearer: Mourinho taught Pochettino a lesson for Man Utd FA Cup win

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho taught Tottenham rival Mauricio Pochettino a lesson in Saturday's FA Cup semifinal win, says Alan Shearer.

United came from a goal down to win 2-1 at Wembley.

“Much has been talked about Mauricio Pochettino but Jose Mourinho showed him who was boss on the big stage," Shearer wrote in his column for The Sun.

“When the players look to the sidelines they saw one manager who has won nothing and one who is a serial winner.

“Mourinho managed the game superbly. He was raging after the first 20 minutes but gradually orchestrated a turnaround.

“He got Ander Herrera and Nemanja Matic closer to Christian Eriksen and Mousa Dembele to give them no space.

“He had Chris Smalling and Phil Jones drilled not to allow Spurs striker Harry Kane a chance.

“He also got the big call spot on in playing Alexis Sanchez, who emerged as man of the match."

Video of the day:

About the author

Paul Vegas

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free