Mourinho raises stakes in mind games with Ferguson

JOSE MOURINHO has warned Manchester United the hard work starts here if Alex Ferguson’s men are to hold off his defending champions and take the Barclays Premiership title back to Old Trafford.

Ricardo Carvalho’s second-half equaliser ensured Chelsea kept their main rivals within touching distance – and Mourinho is convinced United will face an even bigger challenge after Christmas.

Chelsea boss Mourinho said: “It is positive for us because we know in the second half of the season United have to go to Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool. I think they will have a difficult time.”