Jose Mourinho charged for third time this season

Manchester United manager charged with improper conduct over sideline outburst

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is sent to the stands by referee Jonathan Moss for  kicking a water bottle. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is sent to the stands by referee Jonathan Moss for kicking a water bottle. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters

The English FA has charged Jose Mourinho with improper conduct after the Manchester United manager’s dismissal in Sunday’s draw with West Ham.

Mourinho has been given until 6pm on Thursday to respond to the charge, which comes after he was sent off for the second time this season.

Referee Jon Moss disciplined the Portuguese when he reacted by angrily kicking a bottle of water on the touchline after Paul Pogba’s booking for diving in the first half of the 1-1 draw.

He has this season already served one touchline ban, having disputed a decision during United’s 0-0 home draw with Burnley in October.

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Their latest dropped points leave sixth-placed United 11 behind league leaders Chelsea.