Mourinho puts pressure on Reds

"Everybody wants that pressure because, when you have, it means you have real chances of succeeding," said the Chelsea boss. "But you could say the pressure is a bit higher on Liverpool because, at this moment, they cannot point at other people.

"In other years they could say: 'Oh, these guys, they've spent a lot of money so they have to win.' This season they have to talk differently. They have high responsibilities and high expectations.

"In the last three years it's been Chelsea and Manchester United in the league, and it's been a long time since Liverpool won the Premiership. So they really want it. I heard something earlier this summer - Gerrard, Carragher and Riise saying it has to be this season. That's normal, and positive. I cannot complain about that. Everybody wants to achieve it. We want it too, no problem.

"But it's been four years with Benítez and they want the Premiership. They don't hide it - Benítez, the players, they all speak about winning the title. I think winning nothing last season was frustrating for them, but they've got a good squad and good players, so they'll be better."