Jose Mourinho has questioned the “heart” of his Manchester United players and claimed some will still go out and celebrate despite another dismal showing.

United’s top-four hopes suffered a fresh setback after a goalless draw against Crystal Palace that prompted an angry reaction from Mourinho.

The United manager claimed there were players for whom the result would not hurt enough as he threatened to wield the axe before Tuesday’s Champions League tie against Young Boys.

And Mourinho warned they will not beat the Swiss champions and require a result against Valencia in the final group game to qualify for the Champions League knockout stage if they fail to show more heart, desire and intensity than against Palace.

Defeat left United 14 points adrift of leaders Manchester City after just 13 matches.