Fans on social media have questioned Jose Mourinho's decision to drop both Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku in Wednesday's crunch encounter against Arsenal.

The duo was involved in the weekend's 2-2 draw at the St Mary's against Southampton and was subjected to criticism for their atypical performance. Paul Pogba in particular was reportedly branded as a "virus" in the changing room by Jose Mourinho following the end of the proceeding.

Per multiple reports on Tuesday, the two clashed at training once again. Prior to the kick-off of Wednesday's clash with Arsenal, Jose Mourinho revealed that the decision to omit both Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba was purely "tactical and technical" contrary to the popular narrative which suggests that the Portuguese was only trying to get back at the latter amid their apparent rift.

"You know, [it's] technical and tactical decisions," Mourinho said.

"We're going to play with Lingard, Rashford, and Martial. We did that already before I think recently against Young Boys. We weren't successful in goals we wanted to score but were happy with the situations we created.

"In the first half versus Young Boys, we didn't score but had big chances. [They're] young, fast, creative players even if they're not what you'd call "killer" who when has chance scores a goal."

Jose Mourinho may have justified his decision but fans on social media are not having any of the happenings. Below are a few reactions:

#MUNARS this is me after realizing that Pogba and Lukaku are not in the starting line up pic.twitter.com/gpK5UM1nGU

— Patrick Patrick's (@PatricPatricks) December 5, 2018

Wow all Mourinho knows is self destruction..how do you have Fellaini,Pogba and Lukaku on the bench???

— CARTER Falls on the 14th (@zaddy_bee) December 5, 2018

He brought Pogba,Lukaku,Bailly,Sanchez,Fred,Lindelof and Mki and yet trust none.If you think Jose needs to be backed after spending this much without getting the best out of them then you must be bias

— Man utd update (@savo222) December 5, 2018

Mourinho: Pogba and Lukaku are on the bench because of technical and tactical decisions.. pic.twitter.com/KPFcEiqKei

— Red Devils Daily (@RedDevilsDaily) December 5, 2018

Mourinho is resting Pogba and Lukaku for the big game this weekend against Fulham

— Pee-Kay (@_Atopahene) December 5, 2018

Every Manchester United fan looking at that 11 on the field right now.
No matter how bad Mourhino is right now as à manger, I've got to git it to him, he is bold. I don't know many managers that will leave Pogba and Lukaku on the bench for this game.#UnitedArsenal pic.twitter.com/da72bE9pzm

— Yawovi (@YIhougan) December 5, 2018

No Pogba, Lukaku or Sanchez in this big game. Mourinho might be headed to the Coaching Hall of Fame after he hangs up his coaching coats, but his transfers have been abject failures...

— Temisan Okomi (@temiokomi) December 5, 2018