Arsenal fans all over the world are excited about the 2-0 victory over Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United on Sunday afternoon that granted them the needed three points that rekindled their hopes for Champions League football next season.
However, Manchester United Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho has heaped praises on one of his men despite the disappointing loss at the end of the tie.
The former Chelsea coach praised 19-year-old Axel Tuanzebe for keeping Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez at bay in the game.
Mourinho handed the teenager his first Premier League start against Arsenal and the superb youngster put in an impressive performance despite the loss for the Old Trafford club.
Former Barcelona man Alexis Sanchez was kept quiet to a good extent during the game and Jose has hailed the highly-rated star for his accomplished display after the game.
Mourinho explained that Tuanzebe should have been featured in some games before the Sunday match at Emirate (especially against Burnley), but he couldn’t be given a chance for some reasons.
The Portuguese manager added that he assured the youngster not to be disappointed because his chance will eventually come and it will arrive on a big level – which actually happened.
Manchester United hopes of ending this season among the top four is dwindling after the loss, but they could however play in the Champions League next season if they win the Europa League this season.
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