Chelsea Shock Victory

Jose Mourinho has opened up about Chelsea's infamous victory over Liverpool in 2014 that dashed the Reds' hopes of winning their first-ever Premier League title. The match, which saw Steven Gerrard slip and Demba Ba score, remains one of the league's most unforgettable moments.

Premier League Scheduling

Mourinho has now revealed that his motivation to ruin Liverpool's celebrations was not to get one over his former assistant Brendan Rodgers, but rather because of the Premier League's scheduling. The match fell between Chelsea's Champions League semi-final legs against Atletico Madrid, and Mourinho wanted the game to be played on Friday night or Saturday. However, the Premier League refused their request, leading Mourinho to go all out to spoil Liverpool's party.

Playing for the Title

Despite the match having no bearing on Chelsea's final league position, Mourinho insisted that his team gave everything to try to win. He even made some changes to the starting XI and played young Tomas Kalas, who had a fantastic game against Luis Suarez. Mourinho's determination to keep the marketing and merchandise in check and not allow Liverpool's premature celebrations further motivated him to secure the victory.

A Bittersweet Moment

Mourinho admitted that he felt sorry for Brendan Rodgers, as the two had a good relationship. However, on matchday, friendships had to be put aside, and Mourinho was focused on securing the win for Chelsea.

Overall, Mourinho's revelation sheds light on the behind-the-scenes factors that fueled Chelsea's shock victory against Liverpool, making it a memorable moment in Premier League history.