United boss unfazed by gap at the top

LONDON: Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho downplayed the importance of the eight-point gap that Premier League leaders Manchester City hold over his side after a 1-0 loss at Chelsea on Sunday.

United’s second defeat of the season means the gap at the top is the biggest after 11 games in Premier League history following City’s 3-1 victory at home to Arsenal.

Alvaro Morata’s well-taken header was enough for Chelsea to win at Stamford Bridge, as United struggled to create enough openings of note to take anything from the match.

Despite the defeat, Mourinho stressed there was still a long way to go in the season and much can change, while believing his side deserved a draw for their efforts in west London.

“We are worried, but there are 18 teams more worried than us because we are second,” Mourinho said.

“Eight points in the Premier League is not the same in Portugal, La Liga or the Bundesliga. Yes, it is eight points but there is still a lot of play (to come).