Leicester vs. Chelsea: Jose Mourinho Answers Arsenal 'Boring' Claims in Presser

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes his team cannot be labelled "boring" because they excel at the fundamentals of football.

Arsenal fans chanted "boring, boring Chelsea" during Sunday's 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium, as reported by Phil McNulty of BBC Sport. The point was huge for league-leaders Chelsea, stopping the second-place Gunners from cutting into the 10-point gap at the top, but Mourinho's decision to play without a recognised striker irked those looking for entertainment.

Mourinho suggested he couldn't care less during his press conference on Monday ahead of Wednesday's trip to face Leicester City, per Chelsea's official Twitter feed:

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This response came after a monster retort on matchday, per Sky Sports:

It's certainly unfair to label Chelsea a boring team. The club have played some of the season's most exciting, attacking football, both down the wings and through the centre.

Eden Hazard's PFA Player of the Year win, per the Professional Footballers' Association, highlights his tremendous ability to influence matches with pieces of skill. Then, there's Cesc Fabregas—who has 16 assists to his name, per WhoScored.com—and Diego Costa, whose injury-hit season has still produced 19 goals.

Chelsea are not a boring team but rather a team who know how to get the right result at the right time. Mourinho's career is defined by this.

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John Terry's excellent performance defined the Blues' display in north London. The captain remained dominant along the floor and in the air, offering goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois total assurance that his goal wouldn't be breached. Mourinho praised his veteran star, per the club's feed:

The Portuguese manager was unable to provide a firm update on Costa, who remains stricken with injury, ahead of the fixture against Leicester:

Mourinho isn't taking Nigel Pearson's men lightly:

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Leicester are one point outside of the relegation zone after four successive wins. They have won just four home games this season, per WhoScored, and they will undoubtedly view any point from this match as a bonus.

Pearson's men are finally playing free-flowing, attacking football and appear to have found confidence at the most pressing point of the calendar, so they remain dangerous.

Chelsea's only two losses of the campaign have come away from home. Mourinho's side can play in so many different styles—from expansive football to parking the bus—but will be expected to go for the win. If they grab three points, victory at home to Crystal Palace on May 3 will seal the title.