Title run-in fixture reshuffle costly, insists Mourinho

CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho has criticised the Premier League and the FA for a fixture clash which robbed them of the chance to pile the pressure on new champions Manchester United.

Mourinho’s side lost their title crown following their 1-1 draw. The two clubs should have played the game on April 18 when Chelsea would have had the chance to cut United’s lead, but because both teams reached the last four of the FA Cup, the game was switched to the last week of the season.

Said Mourinho: “Congratulations to Manchester United on winning a great Premiership race. This game, however, should have been played on April 18 when the title race was open and the distance was three points.

“To have Chelsea-Manchester United in the fixtures on the day of a possible FA Cup semi-final was not a great decision."