Jose does Ali impersonation

Manchester – Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho said yesterday he remains “one of the greatest managers in the world” despite his team’s poor start to the English Premier League season.

Mourinho demanded respect from the media after last Monday’s 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, United’s second defeat in their opening three games of the campaign, and he continued the theme ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Burnley.

“I have won eight titles. I’m the only manager to win in Italy, Spain and England,” he said. “I am the manager of one of the greatest clubs in the world, but I am also one of the greatest managers in the world.”

He won the Serie A title with Inter Milan in 2009 and 2010, the Spanish title with Real Madrid in 2012 and three Premier League titles with Chelsea. He also won the Portuguese league twice with Porto.

London – Beset by mounting problems on and off the pitch, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho (right) is in danger of another acrimonious third-season departure to go with his sour exits from Chelsea and Real Madrid should they lose to Burnley tomorrow.

He is battling to avoid the sack after a turbulent period marred by rumours of a rocky relationship with United star Paul Pogba and a transfer squabble with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.

United’s fans have hired a plane to fly over the stadium bearing a message criticising Woodward and owners, the Glazer family.