Mourinho: Sir Alex Not To Blame

Jose Mourinho cannot comprehend why some Manchester United supporters blame Sir Alex Ferguson for the club's struggles this season.

Mourinho's Chelsea side head into this weekend's fixtures in a title fight with Manchester City and Liverpool while Premier League champions United are 18 points adrift in seventh place.

David Moyes is enduring a challenging first season in charge but some fans have pointed the finger of blame at Ferguson, who hand-picked as his successor.

"Lots of people are speaking about Sir Alex. He made Man United what Man United are," said Mourinho.

"He decided to retire. When somebody decides to retire, especially a person like him, he deserves to retire. He deserves to enjoy his life.

"And now he's responsible for what? Man United lose a match it's his responsibility? Man United struggling in the Premier League is his problem?

"(Wayne) Rooney misses a goal, it's his fault? Or (David) de Gea makes a mistake and it's his fault?

"He can only be blamed for one thing: Man United being the club Man United are. He's retired. Let him retire in peace."