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Jose Mourinho's Manchester United strolled to a 2-0 victory over Watford
However Mourinho chose to take a dig at his former employers Chelsea
Chelsea are nine points clear at the top of the table ahead of Burnley clash

Published: 05:07 EST, 12 February 2017 | Updated: 05:38 EST, 12 February 2017

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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho decided to once again take a swipe at Premier League leaders Chelsea by labelling his former employers 'very defensive'.

The Portuguese tactician has been critical of the west London outfit's playing style under Antonio Conte this season and he maintained that tone on Saturday.

His comments came after United strolled to a comfortable 2-0 win over Watford with Juan Mata and Anthony Martial getting on the scoresheet.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho took another swipe at Chelsea after his side's 2-0 win

Mourinho's jibe came after United won 2-0 thanks to goals by Anthony Martial and Juan Mata

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'Chelsea are a very good defensive team,' insisted Mourinho.

'They defend very well and with lots of players and I think in this situation a very defensive team wins the title with counter-attack goals and set pieces goals so I don't think they will let it slip but football is football.'

Conte will not be worried about Mourinho's latest jibe as his side are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table with 14 games left to play.

Mourinho's dig is particularly bizarre as 'defensive' Chelsea have scored 51 goals so far this season while United have only managed 38.

The Blues can extend their nine-point lead with a win at Turf Moor on Sunday afternoon as second-placed Tottenham fell to a 2-0 defeat at Liverpool.

United's attention now turns to the cup competitions with Mourinho's men facing St Etienne twice in the Europa League, Blackburn in the FA Cup and Southampton in the EFL Cup final before their next Premier League fixture on March 4 against Bournemouth.