The head coach of Manchester United Jose Mourinho commented on the team's results this season and shared expectations from the upcoming season.

At the moment, the "red devils" have already secured the final second place in the Premier League standings, behind only the champion - Manchester City.

According to the head coach of the team Jose Mourinho, to bypass the "citizens" next season will be very difficult.

"If we beat Watford, we can overcome the bar in 80 points, which is quite positive," - began Mourinho.

"In the Premier League, we are at least the second best team. Also we are among the best in the FA Cup. Is it enough to celebrate? For me - no. Nevertheless, we did everything that was in our power ".

"The key role is always played by figures. The gap between the second and fifth place is 8 points, but the separation of the first place from the second - 19 points. Such are the realities of ".

"Will we be able to reduce the backlog of the City in the next season in such a difficult market? It will be difficult, but we will try," said Mourinho.

Previously, Jose Mourinho talked about the reasons for parting with his assistant Rui Faria.