Jose promises best behaviour
Jose Mourinho insists he will be on his best behaviour on his return to Stamford Bridge, but hopes his Manchester United side inflict Chelsea's first defeat of the season on Saturday.
The Portuguese won three Premier League titles in two successful spells in charge of Chelsea, but has lost all three of his previous visits to Stamford Bridge as United manager without even scoring a goal.
"For me, it is another game," said Mourinho. "Would I celebrate like crazy my team's goal at Stamford Bridge or my team's victory at Stamford Bridge? I don't think so.
"I think I would try to control myself and to respect the stadium and the supporters that were my supporters and stadium for many years."
The visitors are desperately in need of a win this weekend as they already trail Premier League leaders Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool by seven points after just eight games.
"I want to do well for my team, players, support. I am 100 percent Manchester United tomorrow -- no more space for anything other than respect for the stadium and the fans," added Mourinho.
Mourinho's promise to control his emotions comes at the end of a week in which he has been charged by the FA following comments he made towards a TV camera after his team's dramatic 3-2 win over Newcastle before the international break.
Mourinho also paid tribute to defender Luke Shaw, who this week signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2023, with an option for an additional year, on a reported £160,000 a week.
"Players are different and they react in different ways to the development process and Luke reacted in the best possible way," said Mourinho.
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