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Jose Mourinho slams Newcastle United tactics

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says that his side will not adopt the 'defensive' tactics that Newcastle United used in their 2-1 victory over the Blues.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has insisted that his side will not adopt the 'defensive' tactics that Newcastle United used in their 2-1 victory over the Blues.

The Magpies inflicted the West London outfit's first league defeat of the season at St James' Park, despite having to play the last 10 minutes a man short.

When asked if he would use a similar tactic to grind out results, Mourinho told the London Evening Standard: "No. With anything?

"You may as well put a cow in the middle of the pitch. And then stop the game because there was a cow.

"You cannot do just anything in football. You have to defend with your 10 men, put the 10 men on the goal line, park the bus, but football needs a ball. Not two or zero. Do what you can to win but not everything."

Chelsea remain top of the table following the result, but their lead has now been cut to three points.

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