Top 5 comebacks of Manchester United under Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho did it again
Jose Mourinho did it again

Once Tim Howard said,

"In the end, very little gets in the way of what Manchester United wants to do."

Those victories are never forgotten by the fans in which their team made some dramatic comebacks. It is one of the special moments when you feel that there is a chance in the last minutes of the game, and your team could do anything to win. Suddenly, you find that the ball going into the net.

When a neutral fan remembers those greatest comeback moments, It is for sure he couldn't think about that without Manchester United football club. Since Sir Alex Ferguson's era, United had seen some great epic comebacks. And under Jose Mourinho, it looks like in every match, they conceded a goal first and then they showed their qualities to turn the things around.

So, we are going to remember those 5 Manchester United epic comebacks under Jose Mourinho.


#5 Crystal Palace 2-3 Manchester United

Crystal Palace v Manchester United - Premier League 2017/18
Crystal Palace v Manchester United - Premier League 2017/18

Manchester United is not only famous for their club heritage but also known for their great comebacks as they did once against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on 5th March 2018.

Manchester United started well, but a goal from Andros Townsend at the 11th-minute of the match gave an early lead for the Eagles. When Manchester United tried to equalise the score after the halftime, Crystal Palace's full-back Patrick Van Aanholt extended Palace's lead again. Crystal Palace was controlling the full game.

Smalling scored from a corner at the 55th minute of the match as the goal reduced the margin for United. Lukaku scored a goal at the 76th-minute which brought United players' confidence. After that, Manchester United was looking unstoppable. Only one team was playing attacking football in Selhurst Park then.

Extra times were added by the officials. Man Utd fans were losing their hopes when Nemanja Matic scored his first goal for the club. A screamer from 25 yards at the 91st minute to help Man Utd to end the match with a 2-3 scoreline. In this way, Manchester United was able to finish the game after making an epic comeback.

#4 Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea

Manchester United v Chelsea - Premier League 2017/18
Manchester United v Chelsea - Premier League 2017/18

Last time when Chelsea arrived at Old Trafford, They were beaten by the Red Devils after scoring the first goal. In the first half, Chelsea showed their proper domination over the game. Willian scored first at the 32nd-minute of the match. Hazard pinpoint accurate pass helped Willian to grab the lead. Martial assist helped Lukaku to equal the score in the 39th-minute.

In the second half, Manchester United frontmen tried to keep the pressure on the Blues' defenders, but nothing was happening. At this time, Jesse Lingard was brought on the ground to do something special. At the 75th-minute of the match, Lingard's header turned the scoreline for Manchester United. After seeing the goal, Manchester United fans started to talk about Mourinho's masterclass tactics.

Lukaku was mentioned as the man of the match as he scored a clinical goal and provided an assist. From the start to the last, Chelsea showed their qualities, but they missed some great chances. United goalkeeper David De Gea made some prolific saves where United converted their chances into goals.

#3 Manchester United 3-2 Newcastle United

Manchester United v Newcastle United - Premier League 2018/19
Manchester United v Newcastle United - Premier League 2018/19

Here we find another example of teamwork as the Red Devils thrashed Newcastle United at Old Trafford on 6th October 2018. Manchester United started the match in a quiet nervy situation. They felt the danger for the first time as the Brazilian winger Kenedy scored the opener at the 7th-minute.

Fans thought 'the game is over now' when Yoshinori Muto extended the lead for Newcastle United at the 10th-minute. Baily was substituted for Juan Mata for an awful defensive mistake at the 19th-minute of the game.

Marouane Fellaini and Alexis Sanchez were brought on the field as Manchester United started to provide pressure on the Newcastle's defence. Alexis Sanchez drew a foul at the edge of the box where Juan Mata scored a great goal from the freekick at the 70th-minute. Anthony Martial equalised the scoreline at 76th-minute of the match. When it looked like a draw, Alexis Sanchez scored his 3rd goal for the club as Manchester United sealed a victory over Rafa Benitez's Newcastle.

#2 Juventus 1-2 Manchester United

Juventus v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League 2018/19 Group H
Juventus v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League 2018/19 Group H

Manchester United got their most recent memorable victory at Champions League group H match against Juventus at the soil of Turin. Manchester United started the game as an underdog.

In the first half, Juventus missed some crucial chances. Few shots hit the goalpost several times. There was only one activity in the first half which was Nemanja Matic's yellow card.

In the second half, the game picked up its speed as both teams were trying to control the midfield. But Cristiano Ronaldo took the volley at the right time as he scored the opener for Juventus. Victor Lindelof failed to mark the Portuguese legend as Ronaldo scored from Bonucci's cross.

20 minutes after Ronaldo's goal, Juan Mata's pre-planned freekick helped Manchester United to equalise the scores. Bonucci headed an unexpected own goal which helped Manchester United to make the comeback again.

#1 Manchester City 2-3 Manchester United

Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League 2017/18
Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League 2017/18

There are no bigger things than that in football when your team win a derby after making an epic comeback. Manchester United had provided that feeling of joy on 7th April 2018 after beating Manchester City at Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City started the match as the favourites. They were looking superb that day. They were controlling the speed of the game. Davis De Gea made some extreme saves.

But at the 25th-minute of the match, Vincent Kompany's header provided the first goal for the Citizens. After 5 minutes of conceding the first goal, Gundogan made it 2-0 for City. Everybody who was spectating the match thought it might be 4-0 or 6-0 for Manchester City, but the score was at the same stage till the half-time.

In the second half, Manchester United was looking more motivated as Paul Pogba scored back to back goals. Chris Smalling helped Manchester United to grab a victory over Manchester City as his header found the net for the 3rd time. In this way, Manchester United made of the greatest comebacks in the history of Manchester derby.

For each comeback the credits were given to Jose Mourinho but, we have to admit that Manchester United players showed determination and never die attitude for their team.

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