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Jose Mourinho would accept defeat at Fulham on Saturday if it helped his London rivals avoid relegation, so long as Chelsea go on to win the title.

Fulham are bottom of the Premier League table and four points from safety.
Chelsea are top and manager Mourinho said: "I would take defeat [if it helps Fulham stay up], then 10 victories [for Chelsea] and the [league] title.
"I'd like the London teams to stay up. I have that emotional connection with Fulham, our neighbours and our rivals."
The Portuguese continued: "Rivals need each other. It is good for everybody, so hopefully they can keep their place in the division, but we have to try [and beat them]."

“I have to praise Magath's honesty. He was the first one to say it's a different match because of our situation”

Jose Mourinho

Mourinho had earlier criticised the scheduling of Saturday's match at Craven Cottage, which comes three days after their Champions League last-16 first-leg draw at Galatasaray.

The Blues only arrived back from Turkey in the early hours of Thursday morning and Mourinho said: "We didn't train on Thursday or Friday [morning].
"Playing Sunday would be difficult, but Saturday makes it even more difficult."
Fulham boss Felix Magath believes it may provide "a chance" for his side.
The German said: "It's an advantage yes, we are lucky Chelsea had such a long trip and played on Wednesday - it's a good situation for us.
"Travel bothers the players, but Chelsea are the favourites."
Mourinho has welcomed Magath's "honest" appraisal of the Blues' situation as his team bid to recover in time from their 1-1draw with Galatasaray.
The Portuguese said: "In a world where not many people are honest in the way they analyse things, I have to praise Magath because he was the first one to say it's a different match because Chelsea have this situation in midweek."
Mourinho also spoke of his respect for Magath's record, which includes three Bundesliga titles.
The former Real Madrid and Inter Milan boss said: "I know of him and from what he was as a player and a coach, but I don't know him personally.
"I don't know his training methods, I only know his CV. I try to be pragmatic and read the CV and it is very clear and I respect that."

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