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Mourinho Re-opens War of Words With Pellegrini, Says ”He Killed Clattenburg”

Jose Mourinho has reignited his feud with Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini by claiming the Chilean ‘killed Mark Clattenburg’.

Pellegrini criticised Chelsea’s manager after the 1-1 draw between their teams at the Etihad Stadium last Sunday and accused Mourinho of approaching the game ‘like a small team’.

Mourinho finally responded yesterday by reminding Pellegrini —who rarely gets involved in confrontations — that he broke his own rules last season by criticising Clattenburg.

The official was in charge when City lost 3-2 at Liverpool at the end of the season and when they drew at Arsenal in the title run-in.

Mourinho said: ‘It was not one or two or three times that he told everyone he doesn’t speak about referees. He killed Clattenburg.

‘Three or four times he says he doesn’t speak about me or my teams — he did it once more. It’s for you to comment. When I said I don’t want to speak about him, that’s what I try to do

‘Don’t speak with me. If you want a story, speak with him, not me. I follow my line. I don’t want to discuss any situation.’’ The Chelsea boss added.

Meanwhile, Mourinho is preparing for Saturday’s home clash with Aston Villa in the Barclays Premier League without Brazil midfielder Ramires. He has a groin injury and has already been ruled out of the Champions League group game against Sporting on Tuesday and next Sunday’s date with Arsenal.

The former Real Madrid manager also spoke about his concerns if Spain call up Diego Costa next week for their Euro 2016 qualifiers. The Chelsea forward missed the Capital One Cup win over Bolton on Wednesday but will be available for Saturday’s clash with Paul Lambert’s third-placed Villa.