Jose Mourinho explains why he did not celebrate Lukaku's goal against Westbrom

-Lukaku opened the scoring against former side West Brom Albion

- Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was seen not celebrating the goal

- United are now three points behind leaders Manchester City

Jose Mourinho failed to celebrate when Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring in Manchester United 2-1 victory over relegation threatened side side Westbrom at the Hawthorns.

The Belgian has received criticism after a poor spell in front of goal and once again displayed a subdued reaction after breaking the deadlock at the Hawthorns.

Mourinho defended his player's response though, seemingly taking aim at Manchester City as well after their wild celebrations in the derby last week.

Mourinho gives his reason for not celebrating Lukaku's goal. Source: SUN

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"I didn't celebrate too," Mourinho said. "Nobody was happier than me. Fifteen years ago I look at myself celebrating goals.

"With maturity you go into levels that you control your emotions better.

Lukaku’s lack of celebration against his former club was criticised by United legend Gary Neville, with the striker pulling a similar stunt when netting against Bournemouth in midweek.