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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was sent off for the second time in a month on Sunday as the controversial coach watched his side draw 1-1 at home to West Ham United and lose more ground in the Premier League title race.
On an afternoon when Arsenal moved within three points of top spot after Alexis Sanchez scored twice in a 3-1 home win over Bournemouth, Mourinho’s hopes of seeing United roar back into contention foundered amid more Old Trafford drama.
At the end of last month the Portuguese was dismissed for abusing referee Mark Clattenburg at half-time against Burnley.
This time Mourinho’s crime was simple petulance, booting a bottle down the touchline in the 27th minute after what he felt was an unjust booking for Paul Pogba.

Referee Jon Moss had history with Mourinho, having also sent him to the stands against West Ham for a half-time rant at the official when he was Chelsea boss last November.
The score was 1-1 on Sunday when Mourinho saw red, Zlatan Ibrahimovic having levelled after a sensational start in which Diafra Sakho headed West Ham in front after 90 seconds, which was the second-fastest goal United had conceded at home in the Premier League.
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What will have concerned Mourinho more than his latest run-in with authority was more dropped points as United, thanks to a fourth straight home league draw, lie sixth on 20 points, eight behind fourth-placed Arsenal and 11 adrift of leaders Chelsea.
Mourinho’s assistant Rui Faria, who is getting used to doing the media duties after his boss’s misdemeanours, seemed to be following the Portuguese’s recent assertions about United’s misfortunes, saying: “We can say we are unlucky. We all believe the results will appear.”

Of Mourinho’s dismissal, Faria told the BBC: “The referee explained it to Jose and there is nothing more to say. I think there was frustration from Jose after the yellow card for Pogba.
“It should be a foul for us, but the referee understood it in another way.”
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The top four are separated by just three points, with Arsenal’s win opening up a bit of daylight for the leading quartet over the rest of the league, with rivals Tottenham Hotspur now four points adrift in fifth after Saturday’s 2-1 loss at Chelsea.
Arsenal’s Sanchez scored after 12 minutes and in stoppage time to sink Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium, helped by a goal for Theo Walcott who reckoned that, after the birth of his second child, it had been “the perfect weekend”.

After three successive draws, Arsenal needed a win against a Bournemouth side who equalised in the first half with a Callum Wilson penalty and generally proved stubborn opponents.
“Our players questioned themselves a little bit after a few draws, but we have responded,” said Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
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Southampton found a new hero in 19-year-old winger Josh Sims, whose assured debut included setting up Charlie Austin to head what proved to be the winner with only 43 seconds on the clock in a 1-0 victory over Everton.
Voted Man of the Match in the televised fixture, a thrilled Sims, a graduate of Southampton’s renowned academy system, told Sky Sports: “The whole thing was a great experience.

“It was a mixture of nerves and excitement before starting, but it’s everything you wish for as a kid.”
The youngster’s impressive contribution helped his side to move into 10th place, two points behind Everton, whose coach Ronald Koeman was left bemoaning a miserable return to his old St Mary’s managerial stamping ground.
Stoke City took advantage of an unwitting own goal by Watford keeper Heurelho Gomes as Charlie Adam’s header bounced off a post, back on to the Brazilian and into the net to earn a 1-0 win at Vicarage Road that moved them up to 11th place.


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Jose Mourinho sent off again on bad day for Manchester United as Arsenal close in on top spot

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is sent off by referee Jonathan Moss. Photo: EPA

Southampton's English midfielder Josh Sims vies with Everton's English midfielder Gareth Barry (L) during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Everton at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on November 27, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez, left, and Arsenal's Theo Walcott celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at Emirates stadium in London, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

epa05649983 Manchester United's Paul Pogba (R) in action against West Ham United's Mark Noble (C) during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford in Manchester, Britain, 27 November 2016. EPA/NIGEL RODDIS EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

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Embattled Jose Mourinho cops a one-match touchline ban and hefty fine after latest FA punishments

Embattled Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will serve a one match touchline ban and pay a £50,000 fine after being punished by the FA over two separate incidents on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

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Angry Jose Mourinho blasts ‘problem players’ at Manchester United after Swansea success

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho looks frustrated as executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward looks on during the win over Swansea City. Photo: Reuters

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Hosts held to 1-1 draw by West Ham United at Old Trafford to lose more ground in the Premier League title race as Gunners record 3-1 home win over Bournemouth


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Hosts held to 1-1 draw by West Ham United at Old Trafford to lose more ground in the Premier League title race as Gunners record 3-1 home win over Bournemouth