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Babbel: It's not Mourinho's fault Man United appointed him

Markus Babbel finds Manchester United's situation laughable and unbelievable, insisting the club and not under-fire manager Jose Mourinho are at fault for their struggles.

Beleaguered boss Mourinho is under extreme scrutiny amid United's woes this season, while there have been reports of dressing-room unrest.

Mourinho was reportedly set to be sacked regardless of last week's result against Newcastle United but those rumours were dismissed by the Red Devils prior to their stunning 3-2 comeback in Manchester.

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The 55-year-old's relationship with star midfielder Paul Pogba has also dominated headlines as United already sit seven points off the pace in the Premier League.