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Phil Jones backs 'passionate' Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho after latest dismissal

Manchester United defender Phil Jones (L) vies with Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey
Image: Phil Jones has started Manchester United's last four games

Phil Jones has welcomed the show of "passion" that could earn Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho a new suspension.

Mourinho was sent to the stands for the second time in his short Old Trafford career as United were held at home by West Ham on Sunday afternoon.

The United boss was dismissed for kicking a water bottle and could be banned from the dugout for two games if the Football Association decides to issue a further punishment.

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Mourinho served a previous suspension at Swansea this month, but his actions have gone down well with one of his players.

"I think that's just passion," said Jones, who has started the last four games after returning from injury. "I like to see that from anyone - players, staff - it's passion for the game and a willingness to win.

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"We all want to win just as much as each other. We just need to stick together, keep training well, keep creating chances and we will get the goals."

United have drawn four Premier League games in a row at Old Trafford, a run punctuated by cup wins over Fenerbahce, Manchester City and Feyenoord, who were beaten 4-0 in the Europa League on Thursday.

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Jones said: "We created the chances [against West Ham] but we have been unlucky in front of goal. We probably could have killed the game off before half-time. We created some good chances but unfortunately they didn't go in again.

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"We thought we should have won the game. We felt we controlled the game for most of the 90 minutes but we couldn't get that final goal.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27:  Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United makes his way to the stands after being sent there by their by the referee
Image: Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands during his side's draw with West Ham

"We just need to keep creating the chances and eventually we are going to hit someone like we did against Feyenoord."

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