Marco Silva’s Everton side are currently ahead of Manchester United in the Premier League table.
Everton are currently ahead of United in the Premier League table, after an extremely bright start to the campaign.
But Mourinho insists that the Red Devils should catch up with Everton by the end of the campaign.
He said: “I think Manchester United, seventh place, I can agree, in spite of the investment Everton made was phenomenal.
“Obviously there was a great improvement in that team from last season in relation to this season, but I don’t think Everton will be in front of Manchester United at the end of the season.”
The comments have sparked quite a reaction around Goodison Park, with Everton supporters suggesting that their investment is nowhere near as vast as United’s.
Mourinho was left frustrated last summer, as he missed out on a number of targets, particularly in central defence.
The Portuguese boss was unable to add the players he wanted, and United have looked totally out of sorts so far this season.
Everton, meanwhile, did spend big and they have made huge improvements under Marco Silva already this campaign.
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