Mourinho: Everything Starts With The Fans

Jose Mourinho says there will be no chance for opponents visiting Manchester United if the Old Trafford supporters provide vocal backing and connect with the team.

The boss is eagerly anticipating his first home league game in charge of the Reds against Southampton on Friday night and appears convinced his team can be just as formidable on their own patch as his previous clubs over the years.

When asked if he can bring the fear factor back to the Theatre of Dreams, he replied: "Not me, but the team, yes. The fans can also help with this too. 

"Everything starts there: the relationship between the team and the fans. If a couple of thousand away supporters can be more noisy than 70,000, then we are in trouble. This would mean that there is no connection between the team and the supporters. If there is connection, then I think the factor of being really strong at home has to back. 

"Everything starts on the connection between the team and the fans. The way the team plays, the way they behave, the mental approach and, if the fans play [their part], there will be no chance for the opponent."