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Mourinho: 'Smart Argentine' Aguero helped get Fellaini sent off

The Belgian was given his marching orders for an alleged headbutt on the City striker, whom Mourinho has accused of over-reacting

Jose Mourinho felt Sergio Aguero's reaction to a clash of heads with Marouane Fellaini played a role in the Manchester United midfielder's red card.

Just 19 seconds after being booked for a tackle on the Manchester City striker, Fellaini was penalised for another foul on Aguero, who he headbutted in the aftermath.

Referee Martin Atkinson consequently showed the Belgium international a straight red card in the 84th minute, with United having to hold on for a 0-0 draw.