Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has warned Manchester United not to
rest on their laurels after they were held to a 1-1 draw by
Arsenal.
The draw leaves Chelsea eight points behind United in the race for
the title after Michael Essien's stunning late goal cancelled out
Matthieu Flamini's opener.
Mourinho concedes United boss Sir Alex Ferguson would be happy to
see Chelsea drop two points against Arsenal, but has warned the
Scot that his side will pile the pressure on the current leaders
starting with their game in hand against Newcastle next
Wednesday.
"I think he (Ferguson) must be happy now because we can say we
dropped two points but if he thinks it's over he is in trouble,"
Mourinho told Sky Sports.
"Chelsea are ready, we were losing at home with five minutes to go
but we had an incredible reaction and should have won the
game.
"I think it will be five points after Wednesday (after the
Newcastle game).
"After that let's do it, let's enjoy it. Going in front is better
but let's chase them.
"We showed at Old Trafford we are not afraid of them, we can beat
them at Stamford Bridge."
Mourinho admitted he was surprised by Arsenal's tactics at Stamford
Bridge claiming they set out not to get beat, but accepted a draw
was a fair result.
"Everybody saw the game. We had chances to win the game and we
tried to win the game," added Mourinho.
"In the first half they had better control, better possession, more
quality and more confidence.
"After their goal we had a great emotional reaction and scored an
unbelievable goal and then we had big chances to win.
"For the way they were in the first half and the way they were in
front 1-0 I accept a draw.
"But for me it was a bit of a surprise for a team who are 18 points
behind the leaders to come here not to win just to go with a draw
it almost says `we don't want to win the Premiership, we just want
to make a positive result at Stamford Bridge'.
"It was a bit of surprise, but I accept the draw in spite of
missing unbelievable chances at the end."
