Jose Mourinho insists he wants Fulham to stay up.
Chelsea need three points in today's derby at Craven Cottage to be sure of staying top of the Premier League this weekend and will be going all out for the win.
But the Blues' boss concedes he has a soft spot for the Whites and wants other London clubs to do well because of the rivalry.
”If I could choose, I’d say defeat tomorrow, then 10 victories and win the Premier League,” Mourinho said.
“I’d like the London teams to stay up. I have that emotional connection with Fulham, they are our neighbours and our rivals. I think rivals need each other.
“I think it’s very important for rivals to be rivals. I don’t think it’s good to play without rivals and especially local rivals. I think it’s good for everybody.
“Hopefully they can stay in the Premier League.
"Tomorrow, we have to try to win but I’m concerned with people that I know and do their best for the club, and the people I have contact with, and I’d like them to stay in the division, nothing else.”
