City have been lucky, claims Jose

Jose Mourinho has questioned the assertion of Tottenham head coach Tim Sherwood that Chelsea’s next opponents Manchester City are the best team on the planet.

Sherwood lauded City after Manuel Pellegrini’s men won 5-1 at White Hart Lane to go top of the Premier League ahead of Monday’s contest with Mourinho’s side at the Etihad Stadium. Mourinho believes City will find their true level in European competition, where they face Barcelona in the Champions League first knockout round.

“Maybe, for the Tottenham manager, the planet is England,” said the Chelsea boss. “You will see (how good City are) in the Champions League. You will see in a couple of months.”