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Jose Mourinho is right to play his reserves against Arsenal claims Antonio Conte

Antonio Conte says Jose Mourinho is right to play his Manchester United reserves against Arsenal on Sunday, and even against Chelsea's title rivals Tottenham next weekend.

The Chelsea manager has called for the Premier League to moderate fixtures to help English teams in Europe, something the United manager — whose side are closing in on the Europa League final — has demanded for some time.

'Every single coach, every club, must take the best decision for themselves: not for another team,' said Conte.

Antonio Conte (centre) says Jose Mourinho is right to play his Manchester United reserves
Antonio Conte (centre) says Jose Mourinho is right to play his Manchester United reserves
Mourinho (left) has vowed to play his youngsters against Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday
Mourinho (left) has vowed to play his youngsters against Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday

'We must consider if someone is playing in the Champions League or the Europa League.