English Premier League leaders Chelsea "are almost" champions, having beaten rivals Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. This is according to Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho, who guided his side to a ten-point lead over second-placed Arsenal.
A 38th minute strike from Eden Hazard was enough to seal victory over the Red Devils. With only six games remaining, the Blues could wrap up the title race with wins in their next two games, next Sunday's trip to the Emirates followed by a home clash with Crystal Palace.
Speaking to BBC after the 1-0 win, The Special One said:
"Six games to play, three at home three away. Every game is difficult, every team needs points. But our situation is very good.
"It was difficult but not as much as you think. We prepared for the game to be like this. It was the game we wanted and expected. Control their direct football to Marouane Fellaini and control the wingers from making crosses on the inside foot.
"When we know Wayne Rooney plays in midfield we control his progression into the box. Control set-pieces and don't give away direct free-kicks as they have three specialists. Wait for a mistake and score a goal.
"It was what we wanted it to be. We are happy because the work we did in the week was what happened here.
"I feel we are almost there but there are no almosts in football. We need eight points to be champions. It is pure mathematics."
Despite the victory, Jose wan not so pleased with the referee's decision not to send off David De Gea for handling the ball outside the box, but hailed the match official for booking Ander Herrara for diving in an attempt to win a stoppage time penalty.
He said: "De Gea should see red because he had a handball outside the box. That is the only situation where he can speak.
"Apart from that the referee did a good job. In the Herrera incident, if it is a Chelsea player nobody speak about anything else but diving for a week."
