Arsenal vs. Chelsea: Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho Post-Match Reaction

Chelsea all but sealed the Premier League title as Jose Mourinho's side earned a goalless draw against Arsenal at the Emirates.

The Special One gave praise to his team after the contest and picked out captain John Terry, professing the defender had his best game ever for him on Sunday, as quoted by Squawka Football:

The former England skipper continued to roll back the years and shut the door on the Arsenal charge, ensuring his team took home a share of the points.

Chelsea were criticised for their overtly defensive performance in their last win against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, but Mourinho spoke of his team's attacking intent against the Gunners, per Match of the Day (h/t BBC Sport):

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We want to win. We tried to win. But the game was difficult, against a very good team and it was not possible to win. We had a game plan—in the first half we were very dangerous, in spite of Arsenal making lots of fouls to stop counter attacks.

Second half we were less dangerous. But the team was very solid. It is not for us to gamble at the end of the game. Arsenal took off Olivier Giroud near the end and maybe Arsenal are happy to be second and happy with a point.

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The Blues coach also defended his tactics, as his team once again opted to soak up pressure in the second half. 

ESPN's Miguel Delaney quoted Mourinho refuting the notion his team is boring and taking a swipe at Arsenal's current Premier League record:

Arsene Wenger was calm in his assessments after the match, highlighting the different performance levels of his side in both halves. 

Wenger concluded his team had started the game as he asked but faded in the vital moments of the fixture, per BBC Sport:

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We produced a performance that was requested. In the first half we played with the right intensity but we lacked the right decisions. In the second half our intensity dropped and it was too comfortable for Chelsea.

In the final few minutes we had dangerous situations and we have regrets about some chances. Both teams defended well and lacked something in the final third. Look, they had an appeal for a penalty in the first half when the referee played advantage but I would have to look at them again.

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The Arsenal boss was also asked about Cesc Fabregas' contribution on his return to his former club after being booked for diving, and Wenger proclaimed Chelsea as champions-elect, per BBC Sport:

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You don't have to be a certain type of player to try and win a penalty in a massive game.

I believe that we played with the handbrake on at times. We were conscious of being hit on the counter attack and it was important not to lose. We were still on a strong run. Chelsea will be champions. We know that. It is impossible to lose it now.

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The Gunners tested Chelsea in the first half, but it was the visitors who could have taken a lead as Oscar was twice felled in the box without punishment. 

The second half was a much more sedate affair as Mourinho parked the bus and allowed Arsenal to play all of their football in front of a wall of blue.

Chelsea now just need two wins from their final five games to mathematically capture the title, but it appears the race is over.

John Terry has found a vein of form not seen for many seasons, and his response under Mourinho is emphatic and clear. Chelsea have the leadership that the rest of the top four does not, and this is why they are now 10 points clear of the pack.

Arsenal were not tough enough when they needed to be, and they allowed Chelsea to crush the tie at the vital moment. Wenger made the necessary attacking substitutions, but his team never seemed capable of hurting its opponents.

Mourinho is known as the Special One for valid reasons, and it seems his return to England will be crowned with yet another Premier League trophy.