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We didn't want to be clowns at City's party, says Chris Smalling

Chris Smalling revealed Manchester United's stunning fightback against Manchester City was inspired by Jose Mourinho imploring his players not to be "clowns" at their rivals' title party

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Chris Smalling. Pic/AFP
Chris Smalling. Pic/AFP

Chris Smalling revealed Manchester United's stunning fightback against Manchester City was inspired by Jose Mourinho imploring his players not to be "clowns" at their rivals' title party. United looked set to suffer the indignity of watching City celebrate winning the Premier League after racing into a two-goal half-time lead in the Manchester derby thanks to Vincent Kompany and Ilkay Gundogan. But Mourinho's men were completely transformed after their manager's stirring half-time team-talk. Paul Pogba scored twice in two minutes to shock City and Smalling volleyed the winner to cap a memorable 3-2 win.

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