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Jose Mourinho appears to have wrestled back control of his own destiny after his side’s 3-2 comeback win over Newcastle.

But losses to Brighton, Tottenham and West Ham earlier in the Premier League season are still fresh in the memory.

Many critics still think the Portuguese manager is under pressure, particularly given that the Red Devils face a visit to high-flying Chelsea this weekend.

Among them is Paul Scholes as the club legend slammed United for “making the same mistakes” as long-standing rivals Liverpool did at the start of the decade.

Now, Arsenal icon David Seaman has criticised the former midfielder as he addressed the criticism of Mourinho on talkSPORT this morning.

In the clip, host of The Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast Max Rushden asks the Englishman about Scholes’ comments.

And Seaman replies: “Paul Scholes telling Jose Mourinho he’s a moaner? Paul Scholes? Hello!

“You don’t mind if it’s constructive but it just seems to be wherever Paul goes he’s having a right go.

“It’s a little bit unjust, especially from Scholes who was so quiet as a player.”

(Image: Getty/ talkSPORT)

The host goes on to question Mourinho’s ability to coach players compared to Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino.

“These are players Pochettino wanted,” he argues.

“And I don’t think Jose has got the players he wanted.

“He can try to make them better but there’s only so much the manager can do.

“A lot of it is down to the players and, if you look at it, the players are not playing to their capacity."

And fans have been split in their reaction to Scholes’ comments.

Some think the former midfielder is over-stepping the mark.

“I used to like him as a player but now his arrogance is starting to annoy me,” one supporter said.

While another commented: “Another ex-United player know-it-all."

But others did not agree with Seaman.

“Scholes knows, you lot don’t,” a third added.

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And a fourth said: “At least Scholes takes a position.”

Mourinho appears to be running out of time, according to the bookies.

Betfair are offering 1/2 on the 55-year-old being sacked before Christmas.

Scholes did reveal the player he believed Mourinho needs in his team.

And the United boss could be facing a stint in the stands as alleged use of abusive language at TV cameras may see him banned from the touchline.