The worst thing someone can do is put one inch of doubt into my professionalism - Getty

Jose Mourinho has made known to the press his future at Manchester United and has responded to speculation that he is unhappy at Manchester United, dismissing it as 'garbage'.

The United board were said to be annoyed by Mourinho’s comments, which brought about the speculation that he was considering resigning at the end of the season.

The Portuguese says he has no intention to leave the club  any time soon, insisting he will be at the club next season and hopes to extend his stay beyond three years.

"It depends on what you want to know and what you want to speak about, if you want to speak about some news, I say garbage! I don't find a better word to define the talk." he said at his press conference, when asked about his contractual situation.

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The worst thing someone can do is put one inch of doubt into my professionalism

The boss, who has never missed a training session since arriving in Manchester, was unhappy with tabloid reports that unfairly questioned his dedication and professionalism.

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"Speaking about my work and connecting my work to the garbage news is to say the worst thing that anyone can do to myself," he declared. "It's not to say that I am a bad manager, it's not so say that I'm under-performing, it's not to say that I made a mistake in this game or that game.

"I think the worst thing somebody can do to me is to put one inch of doubt in my professionalism, in my dedication to my club, to my job, to my players, to every detail related to my job.

"So, yes, the garbage news affected me just on this aspect but again I repeat, I am in the middle of my contract. If I am going to sign a new one or not, of course depends on the club. But my commitment with the club is total."

 

Alvaro Morata - Getty

Chelsea ended their run of festive fixtures with a highly eventful 2-2 draw at Arsenal on Wednesday.

Alvaro Morata had missed a trio of openings at the Emirates Stadium. Morata's misses haunt Chelsea as Blues settle for a draw at Arsenal
Antonio Conte had to defend Alvaro Morata for his untaken chances and has blamed it on badluck.

"I think it's a pity because when you have a lot of chances to score, you must win the game," Conte told Sky Sports.

"Instead, we're talking about a good draw against a good team. He is not lucky in this period. He has to continue to work and improve.

"It's a pity because he had many chances to score but, at the same time, I'm very happy for his effort and commitment.

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"We must be disappointed, me and the players. We had a good chance to win because we deserved to win.

"But this is football and we must accept the final result and continue to work really hard to try to score more.

"My disappointment is the same as my players. We win together, we draw together, we lose together. I repeat, it's a pity because we deserved to win the game."

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The Blues now stands third Premier League standings ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup clash with Norwich City at Carrow Road.

Latest on Philippe Coutinho's debatable transfer to Barcelona.

Coutinho will Be a Barcelona Player in days - Goals.com

 
Liverpool fans have put up this speculation over the Brazilian's future for the last few days, with Barcelona confident of securing a deal.

Reports from Spain claims that the current Nou Camp crop aren't best pleased that Coutonho will be offered £10.5m a year salary.

The attacking midfielder will be a Barcelona player "in the next few days" according to reports in Spain.





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The Brazilian is anxious to move to Camp Nou this month although Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp will be desperate to delay the transfer until summer to improve his side's chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League.

Coutinho will Be a Barcelona Player in days

Spanish newspaper SPORT believes the final details will be resolved "in the next few days" with both clubs meeting on Wednesday in London.

The 20-year-old player has hit 12goal in 18games this season to position Liverpool well to retain a top four finish and go deep in the Champions League.

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A move to Camp Nou would exempt him from the competition this season. Coutinho has been ruled out in the FA cup against Everton on Friday night due to the injury he sustained. He is given 9days to resolve his future before the reds play again.