The Irish Mail on Sunday

So what exactly is Jose talking about?

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JOSE MOURINHO tried to keep it cryptic at his post-match press conference, but you didn’t need to be a super sleuth to work out the four incidents that had so enraged the Chelsea manager. So let us enlighten you on the flashpoint­s...

30 minutes — Ashley Barnes sends Branislav Ivanovic crashing to the ground in an aerial challenge after a knee in the back. Ivanovic rolls over twice before leaping up in anger when he realises no action is being taken.

Verdict: Should have been a freekick and could have been a yellow card. for Barnes.

33 minutes — Ivanovic fires a shot at goal but Michael Kightly diverts it with an outstretch­ed arm, as he turns his back to goal. Martin Atkinson waves play on. Verdict: Should have been a Chelsea penalty.

43 minutes — Diego Costa tumbles to the ground after Burnley captain Jason Shackell leans into him with an oustretche­d arm. Atkinson waves play on.

Verdict: Could have been a Chelsea penalty but would have been very soft.

69 minutes — Barnes misses the ball and almost snaps Nemanja Matic’s left shin with his studs but Atkinson waves play on. An enraged Matic leaps up and pushes Barnes over violently. Atkinson sends off Matic and books Ivanovic for trying to take red card out of his hand. Verdict: Shocking tackle merited a red card for Barnes and a Chelsea free-kick.

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