Jose Mourinho: I Put Manchester United Back On Top
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Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has declared that it was his success at Stamford Bridge which forced Manchester United, now the defending English and European champions, to up their game.
He said in The Sun, “When I was in England, Chelsea was the best team between 2004-06. That is why we won two consecutive Premierships.
“Manchester United at that time realised they needed to be better to win it and, in my third season, that’s what they did. And they went on to win the Champions League.
“That has given them so much confidence. They are certainly a better team now than when I was in England.”
Mourinho is now the head coach of Inter, who take on the Red Devils this week in the last 16 of the Champions League.
There is much anticipation surrounding the tactical battle between the Portuguese and Sir Alex Ferguson, both on and off the pitch, as they enjoyed a healthy rivalry during the former's spell in England.
But Mourinho said, “I have a great relationship with Sir Alex.
“You know during the game it is going to be a real war. But afterwards there is always happiness and we share some time together. I don’t want that to change, no matter who wins or loses.
“I have so many good memories of facing United. I beat them while with Porto in the last 16, in a Carling Cup semi-final with Chelsea and also at Stamford Bridge to claim our second title.” -
Yeah right, the time when you won back to back titles, Man Utd and Arsenal we're re-building their respective squads. If you had entered the premier league in 1999........
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its kinda true for this instance, Chelsea indeed up the game in EPL during Jose's time and push other teams to keep up or lost out, ManU and to a large extend Liverpool did up their game quite a fair bit trying to catch Chelsea, whereas Arsenal missed out due to their transfer kitty.. AW would be able to stay with the very best if he is given enough money to keep up but had in a way fall way below the very best in EPL currently after the departure of their many star players..
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chelsea with it's many monies made the other clubs spend more money too.
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back then teams didnt even need 90 points to win the league.
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This is a guy where u either hate him or love him. But if he does succeed ferguson one day, fans will love him.
Back in the 90s, the EPL is won with 77-80 points. It would guarantee at least a 2nd place. Since mourinho's arrival, yeh a team needs 90 points now.
Mourinho is doing the same thing at Inter now....upping the bar. He's a huge favour to any league.
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Originally posted by Saltiga:
its kinda true for this instance, Chelsea indeed up the game in EPL during Jose's time and push other teams to keep up or lost out, ManU and to a large extend Liverpool did up their game quite a fair bit trying to catch Chelsea, whereas Arsenal missed out due to their transfer kitty.. AW would be able to stay with the very best if he is given enough money to keep up but had in a way fall way below the very best in EPL currently after the departure of their many star players..
did he not have money? or did he use it for "other" purposes like the stadium?