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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits he has a ‘problem’ with Jose Mourinho Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits he has a ‘problem’ with Jose Mourinho.       Manchester United‘s manager sparked an angry reaction from Conte after claiming that he does not have to behave like a ‘clown‘ on the touchline to prove he still has passion for the job. Conte also called Mourinho a ‘little man’ and ‘senile’ after the Portuguese made a passing reference to his previous suspension for match-fixing.           The Italian was suspended for four months after failing to report match-fixing during his time at Siena, but was later cleared of any wrongdoing in 2016. Asked whether he regrets his recent comments about Mourinho, Conte replied: ‘I have the look of a person that regrets? I don’t think so.’ Antonio Conte does not regret calling Jose Mourinho a ‘little man’ (Picture: Getty)      The ex-Juventus manager admits he ‘won’t forget’ Mourinho’...

Christensen signs new Chelsea contract Andreas Christensen signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract with Chelsea, the club announced Tuesday. The 21-year-old defender has been a solid player for Antonio Conte’s side this season, making 22 appearances so far. The new deal will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2022, after he initially signed with the Blues in 2012 and spent the last two seasons on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach

Alexis to start vs Chelsea Despite intense speculation surrounding a potential move to Manchester City, Alexis Sanchez will start Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Chelsea, reports  The Guardian. City have submitted a £20m offer to Arsenal for Sanchez, whose contract with the Gunners expires at the end of this season.  Pep Guardiola's side are confident of landing Sanchez for free in the summer but with Gabriel Jesus out for two months with an injury, City are hoping to acquire Alexis in January. 

Antonio Conte warned Alvaro Morata could cost Chelsea a trophy this season Alvaro Morata’s inconsistent finishing could cost Chelsea a shot at a trophy this season, Paul Merson has said.            Spain striker Morata has netted 13 goals in 28 appearances since joining Chelsea from Real Madrid in the summer. He was far from at his best in Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates, missing a number of chances as Chelsea conceded a late goal to drop two points. ‘Alvaro Morata has a flaw in his game which could end up costing Chelsea a trophy this season,’ Merson told the Daily Star. ‘I rate him highly and I think he will score lots of goals but I said when he arrived that he struggles with one-on-ones. Former Real Madrid star Morata struggled against Arsenal (Picture: Getty)           ‘Well he had three of those against Arsenal and he didn’t score with any. You have to finish one of those in a game like th...