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George Graham hails Chelsea's defensive display against Arsenal

Ex-Arsenal boss George Graham praises Jose Mourinho for the way he set his team up in their 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Former Arsenal manager George Graham has denied that Chelsea are a boring team after their 0-0 draw at the Emirates.

The Blues were heavily criticised for their performance, with Gunners supporters singing "boring, boring Chelsea" at full time.

However, Graham, who was known as an organised coach, admits that he would have set his side up in exactly the same way.

He told the Daily Mail: "I was at the Emirates on Sunday and I must say I was a bit surprised by the criticism of Chelsea because they are far from boring to watch.

"If I had been the manager of Chelsea, top of the table and playing at Arsenal, who had won their previous eight games in the Barclays Premier League, I would have been delighted with a 0-0 draw. It is a fabulous result for Jose Mourinho, especially at this stage of the season because Arsenal are Chelsea's nearest challengers.

"Arsene Wenger's team wanted three points, they needed the points and Mourinho's team set up so that they did not give them away to a rival. That is sensible management and it was all worked out on the training ground."

Graham guided Arsenal to two league titles, two League Cups and an FA Cup.

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