JIBES NOT FORGOTTEN

FROM BACK PAGE what happens in the future,” he said. Conte has already insisted he wants to sort things out face to face with Mourinho (left) when his team play United at Old Trafford in the Premier League on February 25.

Chelsea host Arsenal tonight in the League Cup semi-final and Conte was also involved in a spat with Gunners chief Arsene Wenger last week. But he says is able to put that to one side. The pair clashed over Eden Hazard controversially winning a penalty in their Premier League 2-2 draw at the Emirates, but Conte said: “I don’t hate anyone.

“I made a comment to Arsene because he mentioned my player, otherwise I have respect for what every coach says.

“Everyone has their own opinion and I respect it, if they don’t offend anyone.”