'I prefer not to speak': Jose Mourinho reacts to criticism of Mikel Arteta's celebrations by…

Mourinho has now weighed into the debate and it's clear that the former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United boss is in favour of managers celebrating. He made reference to his famous quote, 'I prefer not to speak'.

Mourinho wrote on Instagram: 'What do I think of managers' celebrations after a victory?' 'I prefer not to speak.'

In addition, Mourinho posted a collage of some of his most famous celebrations, including when he ran down the touchline at Old Trafford in 2004 when he was Porto boss.

The images also included Mourinho shushing a TV camera in a riposte to critics of his Manchester United team in 2017 following a victory over Tottenham Hotspur. 

Another of Mourinho's memorable celebrations came in 2010 when his Inter Milan side knocked Barcelona out of the Champions League at the semi-finals stage. 

In 2018 Mourinho, then in charge of Manchester United, cupped his ear to Juventus fans after a Champions League game.  

Arteta said: ‘The club told me today, I didn’t know anything about it,’ he said. ‘I love it. I’ve seen managers at the Emirates on their knees. Personally, I love it because it brings a passion to the game when it’s done in a natural and unique way.’ 

One of Mourinho's most famous celebrations was at Old Trafford in 2004 when he was Porto boss