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Premier League: Mourinho gushes, Conte fumes after Man Utd get the better of Chelsea

Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 win at Old Trafford on Sunday.

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United manager Jose Mourinho (L) and his Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte at their animated best on Sunday
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, who had declared his feud with Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte to be over, praised both teams after United's 2-1 win at Old Trafford on Sunday.

"We beat a fantastic team, they were the champions last season, and they played well against Barcelona (in their midweek Champions League match), and they started the game very well," he said. "So we beat a very good team, we had to be organised, everybody had to follow the game plan and have spirit."

He agreed that Chelsea were better early on. "They started very well and when they hit the post, I was looking at my players, but it was such a lovely move, we couldn't stop it," he added. "But we found a way to play against them, and we had a good control of Eden Hazard. Willian is an amazing player and he killed us with the goal. But we had more control of the game than them, without creating lots of chances."

 

Former Chelsea manager Mourinho said he did not like to pick out individuals, but had praise for most of them, starting with young midfielder Scott McTominay.

"Scott is a fantastic player, a player that is a modern midfield player, he can do everything. The only thing he's not doing yet is scoring goals, which he can, the only reason he isn't is because of the job I am giving him.

"I think in the future he can, we saw that in pre-season, but I am very happy with him today. Nemanja Matic also played very well in midfield, and the defenders too, and Alexis Sanchez made a huge effort too. In the second half we were more confident, I think if anyone deserved the win, it was us."

Conte wants more use of VAR after disallowed goal

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte called for increased use of video assistance (VAR) after a late effort by Alvaro Morata was disallowed by the narrowest of offside decisions, condemning his team to defeat by Manchester United.

"I must be honest, I didn't see the situation, but if you're telling me Alvaro Morata wasn't offside, I think VAR is very important, especially in England," he said. "There are a lot of moments in the game where there are things to super-check. I think the draw was the fair result for this game. But we are talking about a defeat and that's all."

 

It was a loss that left Chelsea out of the four Champions League places following Tottenham's win earlier on at Crystal Palace.

"We know there is a battle and it will be difficult to find a place in the Champions League," Conte said. "We had to be more clinical, instead we kept the game open, and the opponent made us pay. Manchester United are a great team, and we must be disappointed, because I repeat today, we could have done better."

Chelsea are now two points behind fourth-placed Spurs and face a difficult next fixture away to leaders Manchester City.

 

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