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Mourinho's special response to abusive Chelsea fans

Jose Mourinho delivered a typically bullish but brilliant riposte to Chelsea fans who abused him during Manchester United's FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Stamford Bridge.

Mourinho reminded Chelsea supporters of his success at the Blues, after being subjected to a series of taunts from a section of home fans in United's 1-0 loss.

The Portuguese, Chelsea's most successful manager, pointed to himself, then the pitch and signalled with three fingers - for the number of Premier League titles he won in two spells at Stamford Bridge.

One section of supporters chanted "F*** off Mourinho", "It's all your fault" - a reference to Chelsea's implosion last season - "You're not special any more" and "Judas".

Mourinho told the post-match media conference: "They can call me what they want.

"Until the moment they have a manager that wins four Premier Leagues for them, I'm the number one.

<strong>Mourinho reminds Chelsea fans of his success at the Blues. Pic: Twitter</strong>
Mourinho reminds Chelsea fans of his success at the Blues. Pic: Twitter

"When they have somebody that wins four Premier Leagues for them, I become number two.

"Until this moment Judas is number one."

Mourinho had to be separated from successor Antonio Conte during a feisty FA Cup quarter-final, after Ander Herrera saw red for the visitors in the first half.

Fourth official Mike Jones was required to intervene as Mourinho protested and Conte took exception.

<strong>Mourinho and Conte had to be separated by the fourth official. Pic: Getty</strong>
Mourinho and Conte had to be separated by the fourth official. Pic: Getty

It was reminiscent of when, as Chelsea manager, Mourinho was pushed by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, although it did not become physical on this occasion.

Mourinho was sacked by Chelsea for a second time in December 2015, seven months after winning the Premier League title. He was boss when Chelsea won their first championship in 50 years in 2005.

The self-proclaimed Special One was appointed United boss in May 2016 and suffered his biggest defeat in English football as United lost 4-0 to Conte's Chelsea in the Premier League last October.

Chelsea supporters turned on some of the Blues players days later, but now Mourinho, who won the EFL Cup with United last month, is out of favour.

Chants of "Antonio" drowned out those of "Jose Mourinho" from the visiting United fans as Chelsea sealed their spot in the semi-finals courtesy of N'Golo Kante's goal.