There's only one 'Special One' - Mourinho getting back to his best at Man Utd

There has been a 'next Jose Mourinho' in the Premier League before. His name was Andre Villas-Boas and he lasted last than a year at both Chelsea and Tottenham.

Marco Silva is the latest Portuguese upstart to have a go at managing in the shadow of the man himself but his first major task in England could hardly be more unforgiving than attempting to block Mourinho's path to a first final with Manchester United.

The headlines surrounding Silva's appointment at Hull City, who travel to Old Trafford for the EFL Cup semi-final first leg on Tuesday, were entirely predictable thanks to Mourinho's phenomenal triumphs in the modern game.

 When one Portuguese manager wins two Champions Leagues, eight league championships and various other major silverware, everyone who follows his path is expected to be every bit as good. But that is easier said than done.