Mourinho's men were largely second best throughout the contest with a late double from substitute from Xherdan Shaqiri condemning the Red Devils to another defeat.
With United trailing by two goals in the final stages of the match, the cameras panned to Ferguson sitting next to United’s former chief executive David Gill.
The former Manchester United manager, 76, summed up the mood of the Old Trafford faithful as he brought back his classic frown and a disgusted shake of the head.
Ferguson was hailed during his managerial career for ending Liverpool’s dominance of domestic football during his decorated 25-year reign, winning 13 Premier League titles.
And many fans online believe the away side's abject performance served as a disservice to the Manchester United legend in the stands.
The Sun revealed Ferguson had been banned from attending United’s match against Fulham last weekend by doctors concerned over his health.
They spotted him on match days at three successive games in just nine days including an adrenalin pumping 2-2 draw away at Southampton.
During that match, Sir Alex invoked the ire from Red Devils fans when he was spotted laughing after Saints' Cedric Soares scored a sublime free-kick to put Southampton two up.
One Old Trafford veteran revealed: “Sir Alex was nowhere to be seen and the word was he has agreed to the message from the medics – that is not to start overdoing things.
“They were concerned after seeing him on TV footage at the games – they then realised that he had been at three matches in just nine days including the lengthy trip to Southampton.
“We have been told Sir Alex took the advice on the chin and in his own inimitable style reluctantly agreed to it!
“He has done remarkably well in getting back to good health when things were really looking bleak – but even an old stubborn guy like him realises you have to listen when told what is good for you.”
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