The city of Manchester was undoubtedly blue on Sunday as Pep Guardiola's champions eased to a 3-1 win against United.
And while Mourinho will obviously have his critics for the on-field performances, the boss has been scathing with developments off it.
SunSport can reveal that the former Chelsea boss is fuming as he believes United’s set-up is light years behind some big-spending rivals.
He has been moaning about standards at the club and told friends that everything is "second rate".
Mourinho has been scathing about their recruitment and scouting network, along with the club’s failure to be in the mix for the top players when it comes to negotiations.
There is also frustration with the club’s travel arrangements, highlighted by their late arrival for Champions League group games with Juventus and Valencia this season.
This could see tensions open up once against between Mourinho and United's chief executive Ed Woodward.
And while this will serve to increase pressure on the club to improve behind the scenes, Mourinho himself is under some serious scrutiny.
SunSport exclusively revealed that "The Special One" faces the sack if he fails to make the Champions League.
United are ready to head in a different direction should they miss out on top-table European football.
The Red Devils sit EIGHTH in the Premier League — a staggering 12 points behind rivals Manchester City after Sunday’s 3-1 derby defeat.
He has been left in no doubt that Champions League football next season is critical to his future.
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