Video: Wenger's awkward reaction when reporters ask him if Jose Mourinho is a tactical genius

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Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho don’t share the best of relationships

Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday and manager Arsene Wenger and his side would want to continue their good run in-form against Jose Mourinho’s men who are currently sitting on top of the Premier League table with 10 points clear off second-placed Arsenal.

During his press conference ahead of the match, a few reporters questioned Wenger on his opinion on Mourinho being a tactical genius, to which the French boss retaliated with an amusing response.

"I do not want to talk about that," Wenger insisted. "What is of interest for people when the game starts at 4 p.m. is to have a great game. That is what English football needs. Arsenal vs. Chelsea is a big football game. It's not a confrontation [between the two managers], it a confrontation between two teams."

"Look, you are the judge, you watch the games, it's not for me to assess," he added. "My job is to focus my team on the game and to prepare my team. Your job is to assess all the geniuses you can meet. I leave you that job."

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