
Jose
Mourinho threatened to walk out of his post-match media conference when
asked about an apparent headbutt by Branislav Ivanovic on Everton's James
McCarthy in Chelsea's 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge.
Willian struck a last-minute winner but a major talking point occured after
Nemanja Matic thought he had scored four minutes from time, only for the
deflected strike to be ruled out for offside against Ivanovic, who had
blocked the view of Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard.
Tempers flared when Gareth Barry then tripped Willian, earning a second
yellow card, and Ivanovic motioned his head towards McCarthy in the
resulting fracas.
The Everton substitute was booked for his part in the melee, but Ivanovic
avoided punishment from referee Jonathan Moss and could face retrospective
action from the Football Association.
Mourinho, who last month was fined £25,000 for saying there was a "clear
campaign" against Chelsea, was not prepared to discuss the possibility the
Serbia defender could be banned.
"I'm concerned with my reaction, because one more question (and) I leave,”
he said at his post-match press conference.
“And after that you are not happy. The next question for that story I have
to go."
Mourinho has already shown his displeasure at Diego Costa being suspended
retrospectively for three matches for stamping on Liverpool's Emre Can.
The Blues boss continues to imply his side are unfairly treated and two
decisions went in favour of Everton in the opening quarter of the contest.
Despite claiming Barry should have been sent off for two fouls in quick
succession in the first half, Mourinho refused to criticise referee Jon Moss
for his performance.
"I'm tired of stories and I'm never tired of football,” Mourinho added.
“Football is emotion and what we had here today.
"A discussion because of a red card, a red card that should be given in the
first half, because Barry should be sent off in the first half.
"He pulled Hazard. The second yellow card should be given there.
"I think it's a clear penalty. I also think the referee had a fantastic
performance. The official that disallowed the goal, it was a fantastic
decision."
Mourinho drew some positives from the game, particularly Petr Cech’s
performance, adding: "He touched the ball twice. He was a spectator. In the
first half it's a very good save and in the second half it's a super save."
"I don't remember a team being champions without a couple of victories in
the last minute.
"Every time I won a league title we had a couple of matches we won in the
last minute. It was the first time this season. So, so happy with the
points."