Jose Mourinho sends message to Man United fans after Man City victory

JOSE MOURINHO has thanked Manchester United fans for their support following the EFL Cup victory over Manchester City.

By James Walters

Jose Mourinho thanked Man United fans after their Man City win

The Red Devils beat Pep Guardiola's side 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals thanks to a Juan Mata goal.

The derby clash carried even more importance after United's 4-0 humiliation at Chelsea last weekend.

And Mourinho has discussed the reason behind his strong team selection, as well as praising the Old Trafford faithful.

The win against Man City was crucial for Man United

When asked if he played a stronger team than planned because of the Chelsea defeat, Mourinho said: "Yes.

"We were on a good run of results but it was a big defeat - numbers that the history of this club doesn't deserve and when I'm in a club my heart belongs to the fans and I felt deeply for them.

"The reality is that I never had people like these ones. We lost 4-0 and they were supportive.

Jose Mourinho was impressed with his Man United side against Man City in the EFL Cup

"Today the stadium was full of real support and it looks like the love people have for the club is bigger than bad results, bigger than three bad seasons. We must give something back.

"The players gave everything but even if we'd lost the feeling was fantastic because the players showed they really care and they fought for the fans."