Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho receives dinner invitation from Chelsea's Roman Abramovich ahead of their Premier League clash

  • Roman Abramovich has invited Jose Mourinho out for dinner after Sunday's tie
  • Chelsea play Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in a Premier League clash
  • Abramovich's inivitation comes at a time Antonio Conte is under growing strain
  • Chelsea have won just three out of their last seven matches in all competitions
  • The United manager has not yet responded to Chelsea's billionaire's dinner offer 

Jose Mourinho has received an invitation from Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to attend a dinner with him after Saturday's game at Stamford Bridge.

According to The Sun the Manchester United boss is yet to respond to the Russian billionaire's offer.

Abramovich twice appointed the Portuguese tactician and enjoyed some of the club's best years working with him.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has been invited out for dinner by  Roman Abramovich

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has been invited out for dinner by Roman Abramovich

The three Premier League titles, three League cups and one FA Cup he won during his two spells at the club makes him the most successful manager in their history. 


And the curious invite comes at an equally curious time, as the pressure continues to mount on current Blues boss Antonio Conte after winning only three of their last seven games.

It could be nothing more than a just a friendly suggestion and an opportunity to reminisce about past successes.

Abramovich has twice hired Mourinho as Chelsea boss and enjoyed successful times with him

Abramovich has twice hired Mourinho as Chelsea boss and enjoyed successful times with him

Mourinho is the most decorated boss in the club's history and won three Premier League titles

Mourinho is the most decorated boss in the club's history and won three Premier League titles

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But Mourinho did underline last October, ahead of his return to Chelsea as United boss, that he and Abramovich strictly had a professional relationship.

Mourinho said: 'He was never my friend. We always had the relationship of owner-manager.

'Very respectful relationship. But we were never close to each other.'

It seems highly unlikely that he would consider a third term at Chelsea having assembled a United side who look capable of challenging for the title this season.

The Red Devils made a blistering start to the campaign but have slightly dropped off in recent weeks.

They still sit in second-place in the league, just five points off leaders Manchester City, and Mourinho will be hopeful they can keep up the pace with three points against Chelsea on Sunday.

The curious invitation comes at a time when Blues boss Antonio Conte is under pressure

The curious invitation comes at a time when Blues boss Antonio Conte is under pressure

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