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Mourinho, Tottenham face crunch Chelsea clash as month-long title credentials test continues

Jose Mourinho loves to play the numbers game when he has a point to prove. An empty Stamford Bridge on Sunday will deny the Tottenham manager the opportunity to wave three fingers at home supporters, signifying his three Premier League titles as Chelsea boss, but you can guarantee that he will mention his previous success.

When the pace of his progress at Manchester United was being questioned early in the 2018-19 season, Mourinho demanded "Respect, Respect, Respect" for those three title wins, before storming out of a news conference after a 3-0 Old Trafford defeat against Spurs.