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'He couldn't play football' - Conte claims Man Utd targeted Hazard before Herrera red

The Chelsea boss hinted his agreement with the decision to send off the Spanish midfielder in the Blues' FA Cup quarter-final win over the Red Devils

Antonio Conte has accused Manchester United of targeting Eden Hazard after two fouls on the Belgian prompted Ander Herrera's dismissal in the Blues' FA Cup win.

Herrera bodychecked Hazard to earn his first caution before a late trip on the same player left United with a numerical deficit in just the 35th minute.

N'Golo Kante lashed home a brilliant goal after the break as Chelsea pressed home their advantage and left Jose Mourinho to lament another sorry return to his former club.