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Josh Challies & Amie Wilson

Jose Mourinho on the area of Man City's game that Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs should be aware of

Chelsea face a difficult test in their next Premier League match.

The Blues travel to Manchester City's Etihad Stadium after the international break with Frank Lampard knowing that a win would make it seven league victories in a row for the club and would be a statement to the rest of the Premier League.

While Chelsea can turn their attention to their preparations for the match, Pep Guardiola's men have the small task of taking on Liverpool away on Sunday afternoon.

Ahead of the match, former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been talking about one area of Man City's game that may have gone under the radar.

Both Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have been exchanging words ahead of the meeting, with accusations of diving and tactical fouls.

“In the end, I think the two managers did it in a nice way," Mourinho said on Sky Sports.

"They brought a bit of salt and pepper to the game, if you want to say that, but I think that in a very balanced way, I agree more with Jurgen than I do with Pep.

“I think the tactical fouls by City are obvious but I’m not being critical, I’m just saying something that’s very, very important to the way they play. The moment they lose the ball is the moment where they are a bit exposed, they have to try and recover and have the pressing.

“They have seconds to try and do it. Those Fernandinho fouls, especially when he plays as a number six, are very important. Mane diving, I think nowadays with VAR, players feel a bit ridiculous when it is a clear dive, so I don’t think it’s going to happen.”

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