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Jose Mourinho bemoans misfortune and the referee after Manchester United slump to Watford defeat

Jose Mourinho was unhappy with the performances of the officials and his players as Manchester United suffered a third successive defeat with a 3-1 Premier League loss at Watford.

The Portuguese thought referee Michael Oliver should have disallowed Etienne Capoue's opener following a strong challenge by Miguel Britos on Anthony Martial in the build-up.

Striker Marcus Rashford, on his first league start of the season, levelled after the break, but substitute Juan Camilo Zuniga restored the Hornets' lead with his first touch before Troy Deeney sealed victory with an injury-time penalty.

Jose Mourinho was dismayed as Manchester United were beaten 3-1 by Watford
Jose Mourinho was dismayed as Manchester United were beaten 3-1 by Watford
Mourinho remonstrates with the fourth official as United slumped to a third straight loss
Mourinho remonstrates with the fourth official as United slumped to a third straight loss
Mourinho was unhappy with a challenge on Anthony Martial before Watford's first goal
Mourinho was unhappy with a challenge on Anthony Martial before Watford's first goal

Speaking about Capoue's goal, Mourinho told BT Sport: 'I think no debate, I think no controversy.