Mourinho admits title doubts
29 Apr 2007 - 08:07:29
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- Mourinho admits title doubts
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho conceded the title is "almost lost" after the 2-2 draw with Bolton Wanderers left his side five points adrift of Premiership leaders Manchester United.
The Blues let a second-half lead slip at Stamford Bridge to lose pace at the top of the title as United won 4-2 at Everton.
Chelsea must now beat United when the sides meet on May 9 and hope Sir Alex Ferguson's side also slip up in one of their other two remaining fixtures if they are to have any hope of securing a third straight Premiership crown.
"I feel sad but I have a big game on Tuesday night and that's a good thing in this situation," said the Portuguese coach.
"But it is almost lost, almost. In football, almost is always a big question mark.
"It is not over because mathematically there is a chance and, when the chance is there, we have to believe and chase the opportunity you have.
"At this moment we have to win and we have to wait. It is much more difficult.
"Manchester United, in this moment, feel very, very close. They have to lose two games and we have to win all three.
"They don't feel pressure and feel quite confident. They can come to Stamford Bridge, lose and still be champions.
"But we win things as a team and we lose as a team. We do it together in both the good and bad moments."