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Jose Mourinho claims Bristol City were ‘lucky’ in sensational last-gasp Carabao Cup win over Manchester United

Korey Smith's late goal sparked wild celebrations in Ashton Gate but Red Devils boss insists his side were unfortunate

JOSE MOURINHO claimed Bristol City were "lucky" following their stoppage time win over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup.

The Championship high-fliers knocked out England's most successful club thanks to Korey Smith's last-gasp winner.

 Jose Mourinho insists Bristol City were 'lucky' to knock out Manchester United
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Jose Mourinho insists Bristol City were 'lucky' to knock out Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
 Bristol City players celebrate after beating Manchester United
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Bristol City players celebrate after beating Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP

But Mourinho insists there was luck involved in the famous victory.

Speaking after the defeat, he said: “They were a bit lucky  but fought a lot to be lucky.

“They played brilliantly and  fought like it was the game of their lives.
“It was a brilliant day for football — congratulations  to them. We lacked the intensity that  they had.
 Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks dejected after United concede in injury time
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks dejected after United concede in injury timeCredit: Reuters
 Jose Mourinho shakes hands with Lee Johnson before Carabao Cup clash
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Jose Mourinho shakes hands with Lee Johnson before Carabao Cup clashCredit: PA:Press Association
 Bristol City boss Lee Johnson celebrates win with nearby ball boy
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Bristol City boss Lee Johnson celebrates win with nearby ball boyCredit: Reuters
“It was just one more day in the office for my players — a day  some of them didn’t even want to come to the office!
“When big teams face teams from lower divisions this is always a risk.”
Bristol City led through Joe Bryan for just seven minutes before Zlatan Ibrahimovic equalised with a free-kick.
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