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Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho on Antonio Conte’s Chelsea philosophy: Why they’ll keep winning
JOSE MOURINHO believes former club Chelsea will not drop many points because of their defensive philosophy.
Jose Mourinho: Our focus is to win the next game
Manchester United boss Mourinho has already felt the full effect of Antonio Conte’s table-topping side this season.
The Red Devils lost 4-0 on the Portuguese’s return to Stamford Bridge in October, and 13 points separate them in the table.
Chelsea are currently on an 11-game winning run, having incredibly conceded just twice in that spell since switching to a 3-4-3 system.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho won three Premier League titles as a manager at Chelsea
It's not just the difference in points, it's also the Chelsea philosophy of playing
And Jose Mourinho admits it will be a big challenge to catch them this season, especially as the Blues aren’t bothered how they beat sides.
"You have to be honest and say that is very difficult,” Mourinho told Sky Sports on chasing Chelsea.
“It's not just the difference in points, it's also the Chelsea philosophy of playing.
Antonio Conte has won 14 league games at Chelsea this term to Jose Mourinho's eight at Man United
"They score one goal and they win. They defend a lot. They defend well. They are winning and, in the last 20 minutes, they bring defenders in.
"They don't care what people say, what people think. They just want to win. And, because of that, I don't see them losing many points."
Jose Mourinho's Manchester United have shown improvement of late in the Premier League
Mourinho’s United have improved of late, and they have been victorious in their last three successive Premier League matches.
But Chelsea have shown no sign of slowing down at England’s summit.
With Bournemouth and Stoke up next for Conte, both at home, they have the chance to extend their lead at the top even further ahead of the New Year.
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