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Jose Mourinho slams criticism and insists Manchester United deserve to finish runners-up this season

Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United deserve to finish as Premier League runners-up despite criticism of his side's displays.

After the disappointing reigns of David Moyes and Louis van Gaal, United turned to the Portuguese in the summer of 2016 in a bid to bring glory back to Old Trafford.

Europa League, EFL Cup and Community Shield success was a decent return in Mourinho's first campaign, but they limped home sixth in the league.

Things have improved in that competition this term, but leaders Manchester City have run away to such an extent that they can wrap up the title in next weekend's Manchester derby.