Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho came close to winning his first game at Stamford Bridge when his side face Chelsea last weekend.
But a last minute goal from Ross Barkley denied the Real Madrid handler from claiming maximum points in that encounter
SunSport however report that the Portuguese born tactician after the game showered encomiums on Anthony Martial and Victor Lindelof.
Both stars according to their manager were exceptional in the game that ended 2-2 in early Saturday Premier League kickoff.
Having being criticised by the handler before the start of the season - which almost made the Frenchman quit the Old Trafford side.
Martial netted twice for the Red Devils in the second half after Antonio Rudiger had given the hosts the lead in the 31st minute of the meeting.
An Old Trafford insider said: "Jose was very calm after the bust-up and told them this was the team which got us second last season, playing like that.
"He was very animated towards Martial and Lindelof, praising them for all their good work throughout the game.
"He said there was no reason they still couldn't repeat last season's finish playing like that and was delighted."
Meanwhile, the Red Devils were unable to build on that impressive performance when they hosted Juventus in their Champions League 1-0 home loss on Tuesday.
They remain second with four points after three games in their group as they prepare to battle the Old Lady in Turin early next month.
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