United enjoyed a far better Premier League season than Chelsea as Conte's men failed to even qualify for the Champions League by finishing fifth just a year after claiming the title. Mourinho and Conte have consistently clashed since the latter arrived in England just under two years ago. But tactically they have plenty in common as despite Mourinho's protestations, Chelsea's defensive resistence inspired by Conte's organisation is exactly what Mourinho has made his own trademark in a trophy-laden career. Mourinho claimed on the eve of the game that he didn't understand the media's interpretation of "entertaining". The diminutive Belgian excelled in the space between United's defence and midfield despite Mourinho's best efforts to man mark him with Ander Herrera.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 19, 2018 21:56 UTC