Manchester United boss Mourinho has been slammed this week for his negative tactics in the 0-0 draw against Liverpool.
While Nicholas appreciates good defending, he isn’t a fan of the way Mourinho sets up his teams.
And it’s that reason for which he never wants to see the Portuguese get the Arsenal job.
Nicholas said on Sky Sports: “The hardest thing is defending. It’s a skill, it’s an art, it’s getting harder and harder.
“We’re seeing less and less talent because it’s harder to get your physical challenges in because it’s got a little bit too soft. It’s all about protection of players.

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“In the old days, I used to shinpad in my calves because that’s what you had to be put up with.
“The reality is the game has moved on – the pace, the movement, the lack of physical contact is all there.
“Put it this way, if I could have a bit of Jose Mourinho put into the Arsenal set-up, I would be a very, very happy man.
“But I don’t like the style and I don’t want to see Mourinho at Arsenal.”