The Portuguese believes that his side are still in with a chance of being crowned champions this season but acknowledges they have a lot of work to do to catch up

 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists his side are still aiming to win the Premier League title this season despite an indifferent start to the campaign

The Red Devils went into Wednesday night's clash at Crystal Palace already 13 points behind leaders Chelsea and having already lost three times.

United are also six points off fourth place and look to have a battle on their hands just to secure Champions League football for next season but Mourinho claims they are aiming higher.This season the distance is a considerable distance.

"Even if you have a good run of results, you are always depending upon wha the others are doing.

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