Jose Mourinho has walked back his comments on Manchester United requiring a "miracle" to finish in the Premier League's top four this season.
After Saturday's 2-2 draw with Southampton left United eight points behind fourth-place Arsenal, the manager told Renato Senise at RedeTV (h/tLucas Spositoat Sport Witness) his aim was to "try to win as many points as possible and try almost the miracle of finishing fourth."
His commentsin his press conference on Tuesday contradicted that statement, however:
Per The Independent's Mark Critchley, he said:
"I don't know if I say or if I didn't, but if I used that word is not what I feel at all.