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José Mourinho Reportedly Targeted by Coin Thrower During Manchester United's Win on Saturday

A Manchester City fan reportedly threw a pound coin at Manchester United manager José Mourinho during the Red Devils' thrilling 3-2 win over Manchester City on Saturday evening.

According to the Daily Star (via the Sun), the coin was thrown at Mourinho in added time, but he made no complaint to officials.

Instead, according to a source close to him, the 55-year-old Portuguese handed the coin to a ballboy who was standing nearby, saying: "Every pound can help make you a millionaire."

Mourinho's unflappable response to the alleged coin incident - and to having milk and water thrown at him towards the end of the match - may have owed something to his side's dramatic comeback from 2-0 down at half time.