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Jose Mourinho: 'Happiness in our play'



Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho speaking to BBC Sport: "During almost 90 minutes, I don't say 90 because there was a moment when they had a chance and we lost a little bit the confidence. They were waiting with class, calm and consistency for the moment to kill the game.

"Swansea played with five in the back and they had a moment when they felt they had to change and when they did we had more space and killed the game.

"I felt in control, if you had a chance to look at me and my body language I think you could see that. Football is football and when you make a mistake you can concede so I never felt totally relaxed. I had players on the bench who could help me."

 "Happiness in our play. It happened to me so much with my teams, you winning 1-0 and you can can concede. There was no need to close the door, just let the horses run freely.

"Anthony Martial is working hard. He is confident. The French language connection is there to help him a lot and get to the level we know he can be because the potential is huge."


Swansea boss Paul Clement to BBC Sport: "In the end you always get what you deserve but the scoreline is harsh. One to 79 minutes was one goal. I made some changes to put offensive players on but we got in a mess defensively and at 2-0 we were vulnerable. You have to have belief you are still in the game but we gave the ball away and played to their strengths. They are dangerous on the counter and we were punished.

"I will make sure the players do not let this affect confidence too much against a team competing for the title this year. We have to brush ourselves down and prepare for the League Cup next week.

"There was a good atmosphere around the stadium and we started brightly. Generally, our shape was sound but the way it unfolded was disappointing. Move on quickly from this.

"We want to do business in the transfer window and it is clear to see we need quality in."

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