The Special One's Theory
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes
Manchester City are under pressure to win the
Premier League title because of the size of their
squad.
And Mourinho warned Manchester United and
Tottenham they cannot afford to fall too far
behind the pace.
Mourinho does not believe United and Spurs are
out of contention yet though and feels his side,
along with current league leaders Arsenal and
Liverpool, are also in the title race.
"I don't think we can speak about favorites but
we can say that one team is top of the league
and some are a little bit far (behind) but I keep
thinking that all the six teams are title
contenders," he said.
"I keep saying the team with more responsibilities
to win it, because their squad is quite unique
(sic), is Manchester City.
"Spurs and United know if teams reduce (their
points gap) from 10 to seven, or to six, they are
again into the race.
"But I think they also know if the move is from 10
to 13, or nine to 12, it becomes hard."
Cesar Azpilicueta has been starting at left-back
for Chelsea with Ashley Cole only just regaining
fitness after a rib injury, despite the Spain
international usually playing on the right side of
defence.
Mourinho insists he cannot foresee signing a new
left-back in the January transfer window, though,
and has urged Cole he may have to remain
patient if he is to regain his place in the side.
"Any player that normally starts matches, and
Ashley starts matches, for all his career, when
they don't I think they are naturally not the
happiest guy in the camp," added the Portuguese.
"Professionally, he is always a team player, yes,
friend of his friends, yes. So I also can say that
he deserves to play.
"But in my opinion, Azpilicueta is doing really
well, so it is a question of Ashley to keep working
and waiting for his opportunity.
"We are fine. I trust what I have. A left-back with
a right foot is not a big problem.
"The market will be open for a month and you
never know what will happen but I don't think
so."
Mourinho also expressed surprise that striker
Romelu Lukaku, on loan at Everton, has stated he
may remain at Goodison Park next season.
"Maybe there is a new rule in football, where,
when the season is finished, every player is free
to decide his future," he said.
Manchester City are under pressure to win the
Premier League title because of the size of their
squad.
And Mourinho warned Manchester United and
Tottenham they cannot afford to fall too far
behind the pace.
Mourinho does not believe United and Spurs are
out of contention yet though and feels his side,
along with current league leaders Arsenal and
Liverpool, are also in the title race.
"I don't think we can speak about favorites but
we can say that one team is top of the league
and some are a little bit far (behind) but I keep
thinking that all the six teams are title
contenders," he said.
"I keep saying the team with more responsibilities
to win it, because their squad is quite unique
(sic), is Manchester City.
"Spurs and United know if teams reduce (their
points gap) from 10 to seven, or to six, they are
again into the race.
"But I think they also know if the move is from 10
to 13, or nine to 12, it becomes hard."
Cesar Azpilicueta has been starting at left-back
for Chelsea with Ashley Cole only just regaining
fitness after a rib injury, despite the Spain
international usually playing on the right side of
defence.
Mourinho insists he cannot foresee signing a new
left-back in the January transfer window, though,
and has urged Cole he may have to remain
patient if he is to regain his place in the side.
"Any player that normally starts matches, and
Ashley starts matches, for all his career, when
they don't I think they are naturally not the
happiest guy in the camp," added the Portuguese.
"Professionally, he is always a team player, yes,
friend of his friends, yes. So I also can say that
he deserves to play.
"But in my opinion, Azpilicueta is doing really
well, so it is a question of Ashley to keep working
and waiting for his opportunity.
"We are fine. I trust what I have. A left-back with
a right foot is not a big problem.
"The market will be open for a month and you
never know what will happen but I don't think
so."
Mourinho also expressed surprise that striker
Romelu Lukaku, on loan at Everton, has stated he
may remain at Goodison Park next season.
"Maybe there is a new rule in football, where,
when the season is finished, every player is free
to decide his future," he said.
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