“In my first period, my personal relationship (with Abramovich) was very good, (but) professionally we had some interferences and a disagreement with some ideas”, Mourinho told Sky Sports News.
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And the Poruguese, speaking today ahead of the new Premier League season, has called Wenger out for acting like he was on the streets.
The Football Association has conceded that the Wembley pitch was below standard for the Community Shield on Sunday.
Mourinho said that the snub had been deliberate.
They have also added Petr Cech this summer, with many saying his addition in arguably their weakest area has pushed them even closer to being title contenders.
The signing of Cech undoubtedly makes Arsenal a stronger outfit, and something that Cahill was quick to recognise that he thinks “they’ll be one of many pushing at the top.” We scored the first goal and after that you could see two teams playing well with full concentration, full commitment.
“But we have good form, so whether we can keep that and start the season well is the key”.
Costa had hamstring problems last season, and Mourinho said he did not know if the Spain striker will be fit to face Swansea City on Saturday.
Wenger was in the spotlight at full-time twice – first when he walked down the tunnel and then when he appeared to swerve a potential handshake with his fierce enemy as the Blues boss congratulated Arsenal’s players for their victory.
Zouma is quoted as saying by Goal: “There’s no impact for the season, they won and we were unlucky”.
The 19-year-old started for Chelsea in matches against Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at the end of last season, but he was heavily criticised by Mourinho following a post-season game in Australia.
“One day when England has only three teams in the Champions League people wake up”, Mourinho said.
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Mourinho, Wenger’s most bitter rival, said he saw in Arsenal “a team that defends very well, a team that leaves their philosophy in the dressing-room…, that accumulates 10 players behind the ball”. I don’t think that’s giving up our philosophy, it’s the fact in a game like that we wanted to win – that’s why we behaved like that.
