Jose should 'button his lip' - Ferguson

2 maart 2007, 14:40 Bijgewerkt: 17:31

Koen Freriks

Sir Alex Ferguson has told Jose Mourinho to "button his lip" as the Premiership title run-in reaches its crucial phase.

Manchester United head to Liverpool on Saturday lunchtime knowing victory will open up a 12-point lead over Chelsea, who visit Portsmouth later in the day.

Ferguson has noted with amusement the statements coming out of Chelsea about his club, with Mourinho suggesting United were getting all the luck and were benefiting from key refereeing decisions - specifically in the recent wins over Tottenham and Lille. Ferguson said: "It is an incredible club. Maybe he (Mourinho) should button his lip."