Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho feels his players were not given their due respect and credit for winning the Premier League this season.
The Blues dominated the English top flight by maintaining a tight grip at the top of the league table from the first week of the season to the last.
Chelsea amassed 87 points and lost just three games all season but despite all their achievements, Mourinho feels they didn’t get the credit they deserved.
The Chelsea boss reminded his team’s critics that they graciously accepted their failings last season and respected the teams that finished above them in the league table.
This season Chelsea have come under fire for playing dour football in the latter half of the campaign but Mourinho feels his players deserved more credit for their achievements.
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“One year ago we were here, we finished third in the league”, Mourinho said, addressing the gathering at Chelsea’s annual award’s night.
“We were not happy but we respected the winners. Despite beating them twice we said that they deserved to be champions.
“Despite beating the second position team twice, we said that deserved it.
“We didn’t make excuses, we were not happy and we prepared ourselves to try to do better this season.
“But I don’t think my players got the respect that they deserve after what they did [this season].”
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard won the Player of the Year accolade and Mourinho won the Manager of the Year award.
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