At one stage he reportedly even threatened to go on strike. And the reward for United beating Northampton 3-1 in the EFL Cup is been a fourth round draw against local rivals Manchester City on Wednesday 26th October at Old Trafford. £50millionSpurs are the closest rivals selling £317million worth of talent, with Chelsea the third team on the British list securing £307million. Jose Mourinho says it's his job to improve Manchester UnitedThe Sun. But Spanish legend Xavi, who starred for Guardiolas Barca, is backing his old boss to go not just on. The Frenchman, 66, is also waiting to see if striker Olivier Giroud will be fit to return to the squad against Chelsea after a toe problem. “He took them from Highbury, built a great side, then took them to the new stadium. “He’s started to build the team and got second last year and now they can go and win it. But this collection of multi-million pound internationals are either going to put up with it or lump. He also taught PE and coached football at a school, now he is set to step out at the Olympic Stadium after Stanley stunned Premier League Burnley in the last round.