United's league bid tougher due to Europa League - Mourinho


Britain Soccer Football - Manchester United Press Conference - De Kuip Stadium, Rotterdam, Netherlands - 14/9/16 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho during the press conference Action Images via Reuters / Matthew Childs Livepic

(Reuters) - Manchester United's chances of winning the Premier League could be hindered by their Europa League campaign, manager Jose Mourinho has said.

United face Dutch league leaders Feyenoord in their opening group game in Europe's second-tier competition on Thursday, with Mourinho opting to rest the likes of captain Wayne Rooney, Antonio Valencia and Luke Shaw for the trip to Rotterdam.

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