Chelsea boss Mourinho launches furious tirade against 'king' Wenger

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho took aim at Arsenal rival Arsene Wenger in today's media conference.

Mourinho was asked about the pressure on Steve McClaren, the boss of Newcastle, who have one win in 17 league games and none since the former England boss was appointed in the summer.

He appeared to take the opportunity to wade into Wenger but, when when asked if he meant the Arsenal manager, declined to name the Frenchman, a long-time adversary.

"I think in this country, only one manager is not under pressure," Mourinho said.

"Steve is under pressure, I am under pressure, Brendan (Rodgers, the Liverpool boss) is under pressure, (Manchester City's Manuel) Pellegrini is under pressure.

"We cannot lose matches, we cannot be below expectations. There is one that for some reason is outside that list. Good for him."

Mourinho repeatedly declined to name the individual he believes to be the exception - "just one out of 20," he added - but appeared to be referring to Wenger, who pushed him in the Stamford Bridge technical area in October 2014. Wenger has been Arsenal boss since October 1996.

"You know," Mourinho said.

"He can speak about the referees before the game, can speak about the referees after the game, can push people in the technical area, can cry in the morning, can cry in the afternoon, nothing happens. Can be not achieved, keep the job, still the king. It's a privilege."