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Antonio Conte keen to emulate Jose Mourinho's legacy at Chelsea as Blues face Manchester United in FA Cup

Antonio Conte wants to write his name into Chelsea history the same way Jose Mourinho did when he managed the club.

The two managers will stand in opposing dug-outs at Stamford Bridge on Monday night as Manchester United go to Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

And the Italian was full of praise and appreciation for his predecessor's work at Chelsea, where he delivered three Premier League titles, the FA Cup and three League Cups in two spells.

Antonio Conte wants to match the achievements of Jose Mourinho during his time at Chelsea
Antonio Conte wants to match the achievements of Jose Mourinho during his time at Chelsea
Mourinho takes his Manchester United side to Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup
Mourinho takes his Manchester United side to Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup
Conte's Chelsea beat Mourinho's United 4-0 when they met in the Premier League in October
Conte's Chelsea beat Mourinho's United 4-0 when they met in the Premier League in October

Asked whether he would like to emulate Mourinho's success at the club, Conte said: 'I hope so, I hope so.