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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reportedly had a pound coin thrown at him during 3-2 win over rivals Manchester City

Jose Mourinho was allegedly the target of a pound coin during Manchester United's thrilling 3-2 win over rivals City

JOSE MOURINHO allegedly had a coin thrown at him in added time during Manchester United's thrilling comeback win over Manchester City.

The Portuguese, 55, was on the touchline when the money was used as a missile and aimed at him.

Jose Mourinho was allegedly the target of a pound coin during Manchester United's thrilling 3-2 win over rivals City
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Jose Mourinho was allegedly the target of a pound coin during Manchester United's thrilling 3-2 win over rivals CityCredit: REUTERS

According to the , he picked up the quid and gave it to a nearby ballboy.

And he reportedly told the lad: "Every pound can help make you a millionaire."

The Portuguese also had milk and water thrown at him in the closing moments of United's 3-2 win over City, when they came back from 2-0 down to deny their rivals a title clincher.

Two goals from Paul Pogba and a winner from Chris Smalling helped the Red Devils stage an epic comeback as Pep Guardiola's side blew the chance to clinch the Premier League title by beating their local enemies.

Mourinho reportedly picked up the coin and gave it to a ballboy who he told "every pound can make you a millionaire"
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Mourinho reportedly picked up the coin and gave it to a ballboy who he told "every pound can make you a millionaire"Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Paul Pogba scored a double to get United right back into the Manchester derby after City held a 2-0 half-time lead
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Paul Pogba scored a double to get United right back into the Manchester derby after City held a 2-0 half-time leadCredit: AFP or licensors
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And as City surrendered the two goal lead and stared defeat in the face, the mood turned sour after fans thought they would be popping the champagne.

Mourinho was involved in a furious incident following City's 2-1 win at Old Trafford earlier this season, confronting keeper Ederson after the Premier League clash in December.


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It caused a fracas in the Old Trafford tunnel, with Mourinho alleging City's players were showing disrespect by over-celebrating with loud music.

United's win means City cannot win the title during their next Premier League match, when they visit Tottenham on Saturday.

Mourinho and Guardiola were cordial after the final whistle at the Etihad
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Mourinho and Guardiola were cordial after the final whistle at the EtihadCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Paul Pogba celebrates after getting United back into the game at the Etihad
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Paul Pogba celebrates after getting United back into the game at the EtihadCredit: AFP or licensors
Chris Smalling scored the winner to cap a stunning comeback by Manchester United
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Chris Smalling scored the winner to cap a stunning comeback by Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP or licensors

But Guardiola's side face the daunting task of attempting to overturn a 3-0 aggregate deficit against Liverpool in Tuesday's Champions League return leg at the Etihad.

United midfielder Ander Herrera has been accused of disrespect after being filmed spitting on the Manchester City badge printed on the ground outside the tunnel.

The 28-year-old Spain international has denied intentionally doing so.

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