Jose Mourinho: Arsene Wenger Is 'A Specialist In Failure'

'A Specialist In Failure'
(FILE PHOTO - EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES - Image Numbers 186970818 (L) and 185913816) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho (L) and Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger. The Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea takes place on December 23, 2013 at the Emirates Stadium, London, England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho watches on during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park on November 02, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Arsene Wenger, manager of Arsenal looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on October 26, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
(FILE PHOTO - EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES - Image Numbers 186970818 (L) and 185913816) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho (L) and Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger. The Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea takes place on December 23, 2013 at the Emirates Stadium, London, England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho watches on during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park on November 02, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Arsene Wenger, manager of Arsenal looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on October 26, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Jose Mourinho has further ignited his war of words with Arsene Wenger by labeling the Arsenal boss "a specialist in failure".

After Mourinho's repeated assertion that his side is not the favorite for the title this season, Wenger suggested that managers who play down their team's chances have a "fear to fail".

But when presented with the latest comments from the Gunners boss, the Portuguese replied: "He's a specialist in failure. I'm not.

"The reality is he's a specialist because eight years without a piece of silverware, that is failure."

Chelsea currently leads the Premier League by a point from Arsenal after 26 matches, with Manchester City and Liverpool two and three further points back respectively.

Mourinho has been at pains to stress that his side should not be considered the front runner in this season's title race, labeling his team a "little horse" and City a "Jaguar".

Arsenal, meanwhile, is mounting its most concerted challenge in years as Wenger bids to end a trophy drought which stretches back to 2005.

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