Jose Mourinho has reignited his feud with Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini by claiming the Chilean \u2018killed Mark Clattenburg\u2019.<\/p>\n
Pellegrini criticised Chelsea\u2019s manager after the 1-1 draw between their teams at the Etihad Stadium last Sunday and accused Mourinho of approaching the game \u2018like a small team\u2019.<\/p>\n
Mourinho finally responded yesterday by reminding Pellegrini \u2014who rarely gets involved in confrontations \u2014 that he broke his own rules last season by criticising Clattenburg.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Mourinho said: \u2018It was not one or two or three times that he told everyone he doesn\u2019t speak about referees. He killed Clattenburg.<\/p>\n
\u2018Three or four times he says he doesn\u2019t speak about me or my teams \u2014 he did it once more. It\u2019s for you to comment. When I said I don\u2019t want to speak about him, that\u2019s what I try to do<\/p>\n
\u2018Don\u2019t speak with me. If you want a story, speak with him, not me. I follow my line. I don\u2019t want to discuss any situation.\u2019\u2019 The Chelsea boss added.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Mourinho is preparing for Saturday\u2019s 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\u2019s date with Arsenal.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s clash with Paul Lambert\u2019s third-placed Villa.<\/p>\n
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