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MANCHESTER. — José Mourinho implored Manchester United fans not “to come to the theatre” for Sunday’s visit of Liverpool if they want to help the side try to beat Jürgen Klopp’s team.

United dominated Hull City throughout Tuesday night’s 2-0 first-leg victory in the EFL Cup semi-final at Old Trafford but had to wait until the 56th minute for Juan Mata to break the deadlock.

Mourinho, who saw his side record a ninth successive victory in all competitions, was clear that unless supporters, players, and himself improve United will struggle to defeat their fiercest rivals in what will be a pivotal English Premier League match with Liverpool in second place, five points ahead of t he Portuguese’s side.

While Marouane Fellaini, a second-half substitute, scored late on to give United a comfortable cushion for the return leg at the KCom Stadium, Mourinho was displeased. — AFP.