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John Terry lauds Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho after title victory
JOHN TERRY has hailed Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho after they secured their first Premier League title for five years.
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Chelsea sealed their Premier League title with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Place last week.
The Blues will be looking to continue their unbeaten run with a win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge today.
And skipper Terry has hailed Mourinho as being "excellent" in Chelsea's title-winning season.
"It is an unbelievable feeling to be champions again," Terry wrote in Chelsea's match-day programme ahead of their Liverpool clash.
"It has been a long five years since our last title win, but we have worked so hard and to do it in front of you fans against Palace last Sunday was the icing on the cake of a great season.
John Terry has praised Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho
The manager has been excellent and he deserves an awful lot of credit for what he has done here
"There is no better feeling than winning the league and to do it for a fourth time with Chelsea is something I am immensely proud to have achieved.
"The longer you play, the more you fully appreciate every trophy you win and it wouldn’t be possible without the support of the manager, the players, the fans, my family and friends around me.
"The manager has been excellent and he deserves an awful lot of credit for what he has done here.
"He prepares us perfectly for every game and, for me, that’s why he’s the best."
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