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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will escape FA punishment for being sent off against Southampton with club also set to dodge penalty for fans’ Romelu Lukaku song

JOSE MOURINHO and Manchester United are set to avoid FA raps.

The Red Devils' boss was sent off in stoppage time of Saturday’s 1-0 Prem win at Southampton after stepping on to the pitch.

 Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands following an incident with the fourth official
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Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands following an incident with the fourth officialCredit: Reuters
 Romelu Lukaku is a fan favourite at Manchester United after scoring eight goals in eight matches
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Romelu Lukaku is a fan favourite at Manchester United after scoring eight goals in eight matchesCredit: Reuters

But, unlike red-carded players, managers do not face an automatic ban.

And the FA could go lightly on him when they read ref Craig Pawson’s report today.

Also, the club will not face an FA charge over their fans’ “racist” Romelu Lukaku chant — for now.

The club is trying to identify fans who sang the song which refers to the striker’s manhood.

The chant could be heard at Southampton after Lukaku scored and United will ask  for CCTV footage so that they can rebuke those responsible.

If the club does act, they will avoid an FA punishment.

 Jose Mourinho will not face retrospective action after being sent off
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Jose Mourinho will not face retrospective action after being sent offCredit: PA:Press Association
 Romelu Lukaku has asked Man United fans to stop singing the song
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Romelu Lukaku has asked Man United fans to stop singing the songCredit: Rex Features
 The Toffees lost Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United
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The Toffees lost Romelu Lukaku to Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex Features

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The in-form £75million summer buy has responded to the debate.

The former Everton striker said: “Great backing since I joined United. Fans have meant well with their songs but let’s move on together. #RespectEachOther.”

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