Manchester United’s aim is to be Premier League champions, reveals Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho believes Man United can still win the title (Picture: Getty)

Jose Mourinho has claimed that Manchester United are still aiming to be Premier League champions this season.

The Red Devils head to Crystal Palace on Wednesday night where they will be desperate to continue their winning run following victories over Zorya and Tottenham.

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Despite trailing league leaders Chelsea by a massive 13 points, Mourinho remains hopeful of making up the sizeable gap against their title rivals.

‘The aim is to be champions, that’s the destination,’ the Portuguese manager told BT Sport before kick-off at Selhurst Park.

Mourinho’s men trail Chelsea by 13 points (Picture: Getty)

‘This season the distance is a considerable distance.

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‘Even if you __have a good run of results, you are always depending upon what the others are doing.

‘We are going to try, we are still in the fight.’