Jose Mourinho has blasted critics for using stats in the wake of Manchester United's damning derby defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad.
United had fewer than half the shots and passes that their rivals mustered on Sunday, and were largely dominated throughout the 90 minutes, managing just one shot on target – Anthony Martial's penalty. The 3-1 loss put the Red Devils 12 points behind City at the top of the table, equidistant to Cardiff City in 18th, and they now have a negative goal difference.
When this was put to Mourinho following the game, speaking to Sky Sports, the tactician replied: "I think we are not going to be relegated.