Despite dominating again on Wednesday, the Reds were denied three vital Premier League points by a dogged Hull City display in a goalless draw at Old Trafford.
Mourinho’s men have been thwarted by the woodwork and the inspired displays of opposition goalkeepers – most recently the Tigers' Eldin Jakupovic – numerous times this season.
But the boss admitted at his Friday press conference that he also wants his players to be more emphatic in front of goal, in order to turn dominance into victories.
Asked by one journalist how the team’s conversion rate of shots to goals could be improved, Mourinho replied: "Look, I hope the goalkeepers make mistakes against us like they do against other teams. I see many goalkeepers make huge mistakes the week before and against us they all look absolutely fabulous.
"I hope that the relation with the post becomes better. I also hope that in front of goal we are more objective. We go really to smash the ball in the net because we also miss goals one metre from the goalline – and not once or twice.
"So I agree with and understand this question. There are teams that are very defensive and they score with their first shot; with us it's the opposite. We always start the game to play and to try to score and win. We don't lose a match in the Premier League since around 20 October. It's a lot; it's three months or so, but we should score more goals and win more matches."
One game in which United were decidedly clinical was the reverse fixture against the Foxes in September, when the Reds were 4-0 up by half-time and went on to beat the champions 4-1.
"It was the only match in the Premier League where every chance was a goal," Mourinho told MUTV. "For half-an-hour, every chance was a goal.
"We start normally matches at home and, after five minutes, we have already one or two chances we don’t score. In that game, first chance – goal, second chance – goal, third chance – goal. Game over. So let’s see if we can do the same. But it won’t be easy, of course."
Referring further to United’s 14-game unbeaten league run, Mourinho added: "I always say we play to win but if we cannot win, get a point.
"It’s not what you want but at least keep that positive feeling, that positive momentum, especially because with our draws we always deserve more, never less. So the feeling is always a bit of frustration but at the same time you are convinced you are doing things very well."
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