Manchester United news: Ander Herrera and co practise diving in Dubai as Jose Mourinho’s Man United devise new plan to catch leaders Man City

MANCHESTER UNITED have been causing a splash as they enjoy their warm weather training camp in Dubai.

The Red Devils jetted off to the Middle East after the FA Cup victory over Derby County on Friday.

Jose Mourinho is determined to use the week to get his stars back on track as they aim to close a 15-point gap on Premier League leaders Man City after their break.

But it appears it is not only their foot work that they have been honing, with defender Chris Smalling revealing United's stars have been working on their DIVING!

However, fans should not be too worried - it was all above board... in fact it was from the very top board!

The England international uploaded a video on to his Instagram of himself, Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera taking a leap into a swimming pool as they enjoyed some relaxation time.

Perhaps it was Spanish international Herrera who was teaching his colleagues a thing or two, especially after he was booked for simulation during the derby defeat last month.

And after a number of retrospective diving bans recently being dished out, including Everton ace Oumar Niasse, Smalling could not resist accompanying the clip with a tongue in cheek message.

He wrote: "Diving in the modern game is a disgrace!"

Unfortunately for the Old Trafford superstars this was not the first encounter with water in the boiling hot Gulf State.

Boss Mourinho shared a video showing a torrential downpour outside his team's HQ two days ago.

Despite the trio clearly having time to enjoy themselves, there is no doubt that the trip will be a vital one as a number of key men near a return to injury.

Mourinho was boosted by the presence of experienced duo Antonio Valencia and Michael Carrick taking their seat on the plane earlier this week.

The injured pair are recovering from a hamstring strain and a heart problem respectively.

Red Devils skipper Carrick, 36, has not played since the 4-1 Carabao Cup win over Burton on September 20.

And vice-captain Valencia, 32, was taken off after 66 minutes of United's 2-1 Premier League win at West Brom on December 17.