Antonio Conte: I don’t have problem with Mourinho

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has played down his rivalry with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho by insisting there’s not a problem between the two of them.

The pair clashed at Stamford Bridge in March when Chelsea ran out 1-0 winners in the side’s fiery FA Cup clash.

Mourinho was booed by Chelsea fans on an emotionally-charged night in west London and the two managers clashed after Ander Herrera was sent off in the first half.

Chelsea travel to Old Trafford on Sunday knowing that a win would take them to within touching distance of the title and Conte has played down any suggestion of a feud with Mourinho.

‘I don’t see the problem, it is a sporting competition,’ said Conte.

‘He wants to win with his team, me with mine. It is only a sporting conflict.

‘He won a lot with this [Chelsea] team, this club has always shown him great respect for his past, if you remember I thought the same and it doesn’t change.

‘I have great respect for his history of this club.’