Jose Mourinho dismissed suggestions that John Mikel Obi was fortunate not to be sent off during the 0-0 draw at Arsenal, who “like to cry” according to the Chelsea boss.
The Gunners were angry after Mikel was given the benefit of the doubt by referee Mike Dean following a second-half challenge on Mikel Arteta.
But Mourinho, still unbeaten against Arsenal, said: “They like to cry. That’s tradition.
“English people, for example Frank Lampard, never provoke a situation like that and players from some countries – especially some countries – have it in their blood.
“Even if the opponent is aggressive with you, keep going. Let’s go – this is English football.
“Football is for men – or women with a fantastic attitude. It is a game of contact. The referee had a great game.”
Chants of “boring, boring Chelsea” rang out from the frustrated home fans after the final whistle.
Mourinho countered: “I agree. I’ve played against them 10 times and never lost.”
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Just take care of it like your own hair!
Oh! Jose,Jose Mour, I have never seen a manager who cries more than Jose Mourinho, today the Ref, Mike Dean was on his side tomorrow it might be other way round then we see him complaining, they called him special one for Chelsea Talks toomuch man. Mike Dean should be demoted to lower division for his bad officiating.
José is the worst complaining coach,he complains from the pitch,why blaming wenger just because the officiating was in his favor.
He is dropping another point with Swansea, after 5 more draws or lose let's see how far with all the brags,
may be he will go back to Portugal to coach braga
Collyzo
Have you noticed when Jose plays a top four team he always goes for a more defensive line up like he thinks, I could lose three points here so if I set my team up this way at least I'lĺ more than likely get a point. Your a coward Jose.
We like to cry huh? At least we weren't the ones that got awarded a bullshit penalty at the last minute so we wouldn't lose our home streak. The fucker went on to call Steve Reid a "Mickey Mouse" player.
That is expected from a person like Mor, he is good at talking.
Arsene hadn,t the balls to break the bank for Suarez, biggest mistake ever, is it the way the man cannot stand a bigger personality than himself, whinging away every weekend and blaming everyone else, imo as an Arsenal fan, he has gone past his sell by date
You don't have to be a Gunners fan to see how horrible the officiating was!
So many salty comments in the comments. I can make a meal with all this salt!
Haha Jose is such a little baby! He can't win crap!