Paul Scholes: What I really think about Man United under Jose Mourinho

Paul Scholes has credited Jose Mourinho with making Manchester United exciting to watch again.

The Portuguese coach was brought in by the Red Devils last summer soon after the sacking of Louis van Gaal and was tasked with steering Manchester United back into the top four.

Mourinho’s side are currently fifth in the table but have already won the EFL Cup this season as they also chase glory in the Europa League.

Manchester United will leapfrog Liverpool up into fourth place in the Premier League if they are able to win their two games in hand on Jurgen Klopp’s men.

And former Red Devils midfielder Scholes says he has been very encouraged by the progress Manchester United have made under their new manager this term.

“The last couple of years were a little bit tough to watch and I think he has steadied the ship now,” Scholes told MUTV. “They are a team that is exciting again.

“The league position should probably be a little bit better than it is really; they have dropped some really silly points, especially at home, but they are creating chances and they look like a United team everybody expects and wants to watch again.”

Mourinho is currently preparing his Manchester United side for their Premier League clash against West Brom at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

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The Red Devils were 3-1 winners over Middlesbrough at Old Trafford last time out in the top flight.