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Jose Mourinho's cynical plan was evident against Chelsea... referee Michael Oliver was technically spot-on to send off Ander Herrera in first half

Jose Mourinho once called on referees to protect Eden Hazard, but that was in 2015 and he was manager of Chelsea.

Now he was using every trick in the book to try to take out Chelsea's dynamic little winger.

Mourinho is a master of the dark arts and the way United played showed his style.

Ander Herrera is shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver in the first half at Stamford Bridge
Ander Herrera is shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver in the first half at Stamford Bridge
The United players were furious with Oliver for sending off the midfielder, surrounding him
The United players were furious with Oliver for sending off the midfielder, surrounding him

Teams who fear a particular player commit 'team fouls' on rotation.