"It is very difficult to retain the title," Mourinho told reporters on Friday. "One team was Manchester United and another was managed by the worst manager in the history of football (Mourinho at Chelsea 2005-2006). We are a team - we are not Wayne Rooney, we are a team," the 53-year-old coach said. "Mourinho, who recently lashed out at football's "Einsteins" who have criticised United during their recent dip, said he was frustrated that he could not protect his players from media scrutiny. I would love to protect my players, but from you (the media) I can't," Mourinho said.

Source: Times of India September 23, 2016 15:42 UTC