Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho insists splashing out this month won't make a difference in the title race.

United face Stoke City with Mourinho admitting that Premier League leaders Manchester City are in the comfort zone following a 22-game unbeaten start to their title challenge.

He said: “I don't think it's about the market. It's a very important ­difference of points they have and that gives a lot of tranquillity.

“It's a very comfortable ­advantage that they sit on, and I don't think it's about the transfer window for us, or the other teams close to us, like Chelsea, ­Tottenham and ­Liverpool.

“I don't think it's about transfers. It's about keeping ­winning, getting the maximum

number of ­possible points, and seeing what happens."