Mourinho accuses Arsenal of targeting Essien

JOSE Mourinho accused Arsenal of trying to capitalise on Michael Essien’s recent disciplinary troubles.

The Portuguese coach also insisted that Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos should have been red-carded in the first half instead of the Ghanaian international.

Essien was booked by referee Rob Styles for appearing to elbow Arsenal defender Lauren in the mouth but Mourinho was adamant the Gunners were trying to make the most of his recent bad-boy reputation.