Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho (left) and Chelsea manager Antonio Conte shake hands

Chelsea Manager, Antonio Conte on Sunday, said his players deserve commendation for the way they played against Premier League rivals Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Speaking to reporters after the match Conte said: “I am pleased with the performance, we started well, moved the ball quickly, created chances to score the goal.

“I see the commitment in training and the players deserve this. We are improving, we must continue to work, only through the work we can improve.

“It is very important after the Arsenal and Liverpool defeats. It was important to understand our mission. We must look to Wednesday against West Ham and prepare for that,” he said.

On why he was urging the fans to cheer on towards the end of the game, he said: “I was listening to the supporters of Manchester United, always supporting their team and I was asking my team to do a clap for my players.

“All the players deserve this clap,” he said. (Reuters/NAN)