Manchester United follow their leader to provide first test of ‘Humble One’ | Jamie Jackson

José Mourinho’s return to Old Trafford did not go as planned, with Marcus Rashford proving in inspirational form for United

This was billed as the Return of José Mourinho but was undoubtedly the Marcus Rashford Show. Here was his finest display for Manchester United, the 22-year-old a blur of menace and inventiveness and registering both goals.

On arrival Mourinho had shaken hands with a security guard and club photographer then hugged a media officer with a warmth missing from the end of his United tenure. Back then he was a sulky figure, sacked last December following a demise signposted by the 3-0 loss to Tottenham on the day of his infamous “respect, respect, respect” tirade.

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