Manchester United Team Update: Mkhitaryan waiting for first start, Mourinho praises Hull City manager

Jose Mourinho has a full squad to choose from, with none of his players injured or suspended, as Manchester United prepare to take on another unbeaten team this season in newly promoted Hull City.

The Red Devils have gotten off to a great start this season, beating Bournemouth and Southampton quite comfortably in the opening two games. Hull City have unexpectedly matched that record, beating defending champions Leicester City and winning last week against Swansea City.

Ahead of their match on Saturday, Man United manager Jose Mourinho stated that Hull’s current caretaker manager Mike Phelan deserved the job on a permanent basis, even if the Tigers lose this week.

“I hope he gets the job, but loses the match,” said Mourinho, according to the official club website.

“I think the reality is that he was one of the most successful assistant managers in the country with invaluable experience. Then he was an important right arm to Bruce and now he has the job and has managed to organise the people, organise his team. I think he deserves the job.”

Manchester United have a fully fit side to choose from, and there are no late transfers expected ahead of deadline day. Mourinho is most likely to start a very similar side to the one that began against the Saints last week. The only possible change could be that the Portuguese manager drops Juan Mata for new signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Jose Mourinho has a full squad to choose from, with none of his players injured or suspended, as Manchester United prepare to take on another unbeaten team this season in newly promoted Hull City.

The Red Devils have gotten off to a great start this season, beating Bournemouth and Southampton quite comfortably in the opening two games. Hull City have unexpectedly matched that record, beating defending champions Leicester City and winning last week against Swansea City.

Ahead of their match on Saturday, Man United manager Jose Mourinho stated that Hull’s current caretaker manager Mike Phelan deserved the job on a permanent basis, even if the Tigers lose this week.

“I hope he gets the job, but loses the match,” said Mourinho, according to the official club website.

“I think the reality is that he was one of the most successful assistant managers in the country with invaluable experience. Then he was an important right arm to Bruce and now he has the job and has managed to organise the people, organise his team. I think he deserves the job.”

Manchester United have a fully fit side to choose from, and there are no late transfers expected ahead of deadline day. Mourinho is most likely to start a very similar side to the one that began against the Saints last week. The only possible change could be that the Portuguese manager drops Juan Mata for new signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan.