Chelsea
Following Porto’s champions league victory, Mourinho left Portugal and came to England with Chelsea.
Mourinho’s first stint at Chelsea from 2004 to 2007 saw him dominate English football, winning two Premier League titles.
This period earned him the famous nickname “The Special One”.
Whilst at Chelsea, Mourinho played United 14 times, winning 7, drawing 6, and losing 1.
Not many managers have been this successful against Sir Alex Fergusons United.
August 2004 – Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United
In his debut match as Chelsea manager on August 15, 2004, Mourinho faced Manchester United in a Premier League encounter.
The match ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Chelsea, with Eidur Gudjohnsen scoring the decisive goal.
This victory set the tone for Mourinho’s successful tenure in England and highlighted his ability to win crucial matches against top opponents.
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