Some managers are favoured with fixtures - Mourinho Cries Out over United busy schedules

Jose Mourinho has suggested rival teams and managers receive preferential treatment when it comes to scheduling Premier League games.

The Portuguese has voiced his objections to a gruelling schedule that left United with six non-matchdays over the festive programme – fewer than any other side in the top flight.

Asked by beIN Sports whether he would speak to the Football Association or the Premier League about the situation, Mourinho hinted United's fixture arrangements might be down to more than broadcasters simply wanting to show one of the biggest television draws in world football.

"No, no. The answer is always the same. You – television – make the decisions and we have to accept," said the Portuguese, who has aired a variety of similar complaints over recent weeks.

"I believe you make the decisions but I also believe that some clubs or some managers have good friends in the right chairs and I don't have them."

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