Mourinho made another amazing statement in an interview

Mourinho calls the Chelsea he coaches the greatest team in Premier League history, is it a crazy saying or a fact?

Recently, Mourinho made another shocking statement in an interview, saying that Chelsea, who was in the early days of his coaching (2004-2007), was "the greatest team in Premier League history". This remark quickly sparked heated discussions in football. The famous Portuguese coach now coaches Fenerbahce, but his "old love" towards his old club Chelsea has not diminished. He even criticized Liverpool's Champions League championship history just to prove how outstanding his Blues were back then.

Mourinho said: My Chelsea is the greatest in Premier League history

and accepts the Portuguese channel Canal In the 11 interview, Mourinho said bluntly: "I think the Chelsea I coached (2004-2006) is the best team in Premier League history. Although we failed to win the Champions League, our performance was longer and more stable than the "indefeated" Arsenal."

He further explained: "Arsenal was unbeaten in 38 games in 2003/04, which is indeed great. But our Chelsea won 46 games in two seasons and maintained a longer dominance. They were a season , the unbeaten player, and we are the invincible division of two seasons. "

He also specifically mentioned the controversial penalty against Chelsea in the 2005 Champions League semi-finals, believing that the so-called "ghost goal" was the key reason why Chelsea missed the final: "The reason we did not win the Champions League was because we did not have the goal line skills at the time."

criticized Liverpool's Champions League championship value, and Mourinho never spoke mercilessly

Mourinho even questioned the legitimacy of Liverpool's Champions League in 2005 without any concealment. He believes that the Liverpool team coached by Benitez won the championship partly because of that controversial semi-final victory.

"Chelsea in our season was one of the most comprehensive and stable teams in the history of the Premier League. But because we didn't have goal line technology, we lost the key game. If there were VAR and goal line technology at that time, the result might be completely different."

These words undoubtedly ignited the "old topic" dispute between Premier League fans: How strong is Mourinho's Chelsea? Do they really deserve the title of "best in history"?

Why is that Chelsea so special?

Mourinho's Chelsea is remembered by fans because they dominated the entire Premier League from 2004 to 2006. In Mourinho's first full season (2004/05), the Blues won the championship with 95 points, breaking the ten-year monopoly of Manchester United and Arsenal in the Premier League.

The Chelsea's central axis is perfect:

Goalkeeper: Cech - one of the most dominant goalkeepers in Premier League history;

Defensive core: Terry - the indestructible captain;

Midfield iron gate: Ma Kelele - the example of modern defensive midfield;

Offensive core: Frank Lampard - the midfield scoring machine;

Frontline killer: Drogba - the super forward who combines strength and technology.

plus Robben and Duff interspersed on the wing, this lineup is almost unrivaled. They won 46 games in two seasons, winning consecutive Premier League titles in 2005 and 2006.

Maccharilele was defending the midfield, Lampard and Essin controlled the rhythm, and Robben, Drogba and Duff took turns to bombard the offensive end. Such a tactical system was extremely innovative and oppressive at the time.

Mourinho has never been a low-key person. He always dares to challenge authority, question history, and even causes controversy. His admiration for that Chelsea is not only out of emotional nostalgia, but also an insistence on the concept of "tactical discipline, defensive counterattack, and efficient offense".

He even teased Chelsea's recent 2025 Club World Cup championship: "This championship is not very meaningful to the team, it may just make the jersey sales better."

These remarks once again reflect Mourinho's personality: he always believes that the team he coaches is the most special one.

Battle of historical status: Chelsea VS Arsenal VS Manchester City

Although Mourinho firmly believes that his Chelsea is the greatest team in Premier League history, fans and experts still have different views on this:

Arsenal's "Invincible Teacher" (2003/04): Unbeaten in 38 rounds, conceded only 26 goals, setting a unique record in Premier League history;

Manchester City's "Percent Legion" (2017/18): Winning the championship by 100 points, crushing offense and defense data;

Liverpool's "Red Storm" (2019/20): Breaking Manchester City's monopoly and reaching the top with 99 points.

In contrast, although Mourinho's Chelsea does not have the support of the Champions League championship, its dominance and stability in the Premier League are indeed impressive. They redefine the Premier League’s tactical style with defensive counterattacks and efficient offenses.