'I still have a chance': Jose Mourinho makes bold claim for Manchester United title ahead of Europa League meeting
Jose Mourinho still has hopes of winning a fourth Premier League title, considering Manchester City face a retrospective action.
The Special One joked that he could still receive a bonus manchester united before his reunion with his former employers in the Europa League.
Mourinhowho won three league titles with Chelsea, was in charge of the Red Devils for two and a half years before being sacked in December 2018.
His first season saw him win the Europa League, League Cup and Community Shield as he guided United to a lowly sixth position.
However, although a trophyless campaign followed the following year, United finished second behind their rivals. City under the tutelage of Mourinho.
A whopping 19 points separated the two teams, but Mourinho has claimed he could finish as champions once again if City are punished by the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola's team is currently under investigation for alleged financial irregularities, where potential punishments They range from points annulled, titles stripped and even expulsion from the top flight.
And Mourinho has stated that if the Citizens were found guilty, United would owe him extra money.
Mourinho made the comments ahead of his new team Fenerbahce's Europa League clash against Erik ten Hag's men in Istanbul on Thursday. live on talkSPORT.
In his pre-match press conference, he said: “As you know, we won the Europa League and finished second in the Premier League.
“I think we still have a chance to win that league because maybe they will punish Manchester City with points.
“And maybe we win that league and they have to pay me the bonus and give me the medal!”
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Mourinho also refused to criticize United for his sacking six years ago, with the club languishing in 12th place in the table after eight league games in which they have struggled for consistency in recent seasons.
He commented: “I honestly didn't waste a minute thinking about it. I wish Manchester United the best from the moment I left.
“I left with a good feeling for the club and its fans and I want the best for them.
“If things aren't going very well, it's not something that makes me happy.
“But I don't have time, it doesn't make sense for me to be thinking about what happened and what didn't happen.
“What happened for sure is that now they keep faith in the coach, supporting the coach, who stays season after season.
“That means stability and confidence, giving you the conditions to keep your job.”
