O'Neill: 'Jose is no Clough'

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has dismissed comparisons between Jose Mourinho and Brian Clough – the man he believes is the best manager ever.

O’Neill, whose side’s unbeaten start to the season faces a stiff examination from Mourinho’s double Premiership champions Chelsea this afternoon, is aware the Portuguese coach has been labelled as the new Clough due to his confident and charismatic personality.