Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he's still learning about his players.

United host Stoke tomorrow and also face Liverpool and Chelsea in the Premier League with a Europa League clash with Fenerbahce sandwiched in between.

The month also includes an EFL Cup tie with rivals City and is rounded off by a league clash with Burnley.

“Every game is massive," said Mourinho.

“So every game for me is important but, you are right, we have some big opponents in October and that's also a motivation.

“You know, I need time. I need the players to play, I need to see them in different circumstances. I need to understand more about them.

“There is so much to learn about the players that only when you work with them a long, long time you really know them well.

“There's always a surprise behind the door when you work with a team for three or four or five months. There's always a surprise."