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Jose Mourinho reveals thoughts on beating Chelsea after pointing to Man Utd badge
JOSE MOURINHO says he feels no “extra joy” in beating his former club Chelsea.
Mourinho points to Man Utd badge following win over Chelsea
Manchester United boss Mourinho oversaw a 2-0 win against his former club Chelsea today.
After the game he pointed at the United badge on his coat in a seemingly marked move to show his loyalty.
Last month Chelsea fans goaded Mourinho when his United side played at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup, with the manager holding up three fingers to the crowd to signify the Premier League titles he has won in west London.
Jose Mourinho points to the Man Utd badge after they beat Chelsea
Nobody can doubt our credit to win the game
But he insisted after today’s win at Old Trafford that beating the Blues carries no special impact.
"I don’t feel extra joy at beating Chelsea - we beat the leader,” he said.
“It doesn’t matter if the leader is Chelsea or another - we beat them convincingly.
“Nobody can doubt our credit to win the game."
Jose Mourinho's United side were in control for most of the game at Old Trafford
Manchester United move back to fifth with their win over Chelsea
The win means Chelsea’s lead over Tottenham at the top of the Premier League is cut tot four points.
United, meanwhile, move up to fifth and are four points off fourth-place Manchester City.
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