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Jose Mourinho explains why he hasn’t been playing Memphis Depay

A team that scores only 0.9 goals per game and that has not scored in three of their last four matches, needs their striker to take the responsibility to score.

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“He can be satisfied with Middlesbrough’s season so far and will see any kind of result at Old Trafford as a welcome new year bonus”.

But he insists such dreams are not even being thought about. “That’s not the situation”, said Jose. My focus is to prepare for these games coming up, not what I might do in the future, in the Champions League. At the end of the game, we will share a glass of wine or beer or coke.I have to say thanks to him and to his staff so many times.

“I had three years with Jose and looking at him treating the players in that way, now I am treating the players in that way, and telling them sometimes things they don’t want to hear is the best way”.

However, they are 13 points off leaders Chelsea and are unlikely to pose a major threat for the title unless Antonio Conte’s men drop a few points down the road.

“And for the development of both, Joel played for six months in the Portuguese Premier League, now it’s time for Sam to play six months and that is the only loan move we are going to do”.

“It’s about adding experience and keeping playing in that style”.

“But now we have 18 points and the consistency that we are showing is really good”.

Rashford made an instant impact, threatening the Boro goal on more than one occasion, while Martial drew a save from Valdes and Mata saw his shot deflected over the bar as United pressed for their equaliser. “We are in stronger position for that experience”.

The match is taking place at Old Trafford, Manchester.

On the final day of the year, these two produced one of the matches of 2016 as Boro looked set for a wonderful smash-and-grab win at Old Trafford – until the French pair intervened late on.

“We create chances, the goalkeeper saved, a penalty on Marcus Rashford [not awarded], two goals, fantastic dominance and an wonderful spirit”.

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Jose Mourinho revealed Memphis Depay has made his intention to leave Manchester United clear when he was asked to explain the Dutch player’s absence from his plans this season. I don’t think would kill me if we lost 2-0 when we played 2 against 2 in the back.

Jose Mourinho warns Anthony Martial to ignore distractions and listen to him