Man United's Jose Mourinho: Defensive Chelsea tough to catch
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has told Sky Sports it will be "very difficult" to catch Chelsea this season as they are unlikely to drop many points due to their defensive tactics. Mourinho once had a reputation for playing defensive football but he has instilled a more positive, attacking style into United this season. Chelsea, meanwhile, have been efficiently churning out clean sheets in recent months -- including three 1-0 wins in a row in the Premier League from their last three games -- and are first in the table, 13 points clear of United. When asked if sixth-placed United can still push for the title, Mourinho said: • "You have to be honest and say that is very difficult. It's not just the difference in points, it's also the Chelsea philosophy of playing. • "They score one goal and they win. They defend a lot. They defend well. They are winning and, in the last 20 minutes, they bring defenders in. • "They ...