Jose Mourinho ignores Fenerbahce as he names shocking club alongside Manchester United as Europa League favourites

Former Manchester United boss José Mourinho has named his old club alongside Tottenham as the favourites to win the Europa League.

Despite their poor form this season, Jose Mourinho spoke confidently of United’s chances having led them to their only Europa League triumph in 2017.

The Portuguese tactician spoke about his past success with United and suggested they could be a force under the right circumstances.

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Jose Mourinho Names Manchester United As Europa Favourites

The Portuguese ignored his own side, Fenerbahce, when naming the favourite team to win the 2024/2025 Europa League title.

🗣️ Jose Mourinho:

"Premier League is a different level. When you ask me who are the favourites to win the Europa League, it's easy. I say #MUFC and Tottenham."#UEL pic.twitter.com/mtFi7vRzdZ

— United View (@unitedviewtv) October 23, 2024

“Premier League is a different level. When you ask me who are the favourites to win the Europa League, it’s easy. I say Manchester United and Tottenham,” Mourinho stated during a press conference ahead of his team’s Europa League clash on Thursday.

United’s Struggles in Europe

Manchester United’s Europa League campaign has been anything but smooth, and Mourinho has been given little time to put the problems right, despite his high praise.

Both of their opening fixtures have been draws: a 1-1 with FC Twente and a disappointing 3-3 against Porto, where they bottled a two-goal lead.

United will face former players Fred and Amrabat when they line up for a crucial match in Turkey, but their suspended captain Bruno Fernandes will be absent.