FA charges Mourinho for improper conduct against West Ham

Mourinho was dismissed during last month’s 0-0 draw with Burnley.

While sources familiar with the FA’s disciplinary measures have told ESPN FC that a more stringent stadium ban is unlikely, the United manager is at risk of an extended touchline suspension because of his previous incidents of misconduct.

Manchester United’s Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera (L) vies with Arsenal’s French midfielder Francis Coquelin during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal on Nov 19, 2016.

Ander Herrera has welcomed Wednesday’s EFL Cup quarter-final against West Ham as a chance to kick-start Manchester United’s season.

They might be in one of the Europa League spots as things stand, but at the moment it’s mid-table mediocrity for Mourinho’s men. The Nigerian global is deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge.

Narrow wins over Stoke and Southampton were followed by a comprehensive 3-0 win over rivals Liverpool to leave the Reds third in the league, but a subsequent run of one win in five saw them lose ground in the title race.

Known as a band of entertainers under Sir Alex Ferguson, United fans are used to seeing goals and attacking football, particularly on the hallowed turf of Old Trafford.

Mourinho was incensed at his star player receiving a booking, throwing a temper tantrum that included the kicking of a water bottle.

United had 17 shots to West Ham’s six on Sunday and Randolph made a series of outstanding saves. In the 21st minute, Pogba’s deep cross was nodded in by Ibrahimovic.

The time is now for Manchester United to end the three and half-year transition period.

It will be interesting to see the approach United take.

However, the hosts were unable to find a victor, and have now not won in the league at Old Trafford since their 4-1 success over Leicester City back on September 24. Imagine Juan Mata, Payet and Mkhitaryan in the same side. With it 1-1 at half-time, all was to be played for, but United continued to waste their chances.

The promise of the opening weeks of the season has quickly disappeared at Goodison Park and Koeman admitted he was left frustrated at his side’s display.