Chelsea have denied that Ashley Cole taunted Manchester City’s players immediately after Monday night’s 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n
Cole is reported to have incited a confrontation in the tunnel by mocking City over their group exit from the Champions League.<\/p>\n
However, Chelsea insist the England left-back did not make the comments and stress that he is on good terms with City.<\/p>\n
“Contrary to reports, Ashley Cole did not say anything to the opposition in the tunnel after Monday’s game,” said a Chelsea spokesman.<\/p>\n
“Ashley has huge respect for the players and staff at Manchester City, many of whom he knows personally and calls friends.”<\/p>\n
City manager Roberto Mancini stated after the game that there had been a heated exchange in the tunnel between players from both teams.<\/p>\n
“I don’t know if (Ashley) Cole said something. I don’t know what he said. I don’t understand,” said Mancini.<\/p>\n
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas offered a swift denial of Cole’s involvement.<\/p>\n
“It’s untrue and it’s unfair. It really doesn’t matter now,” he said.<\/p>\n
Chelsea’s victory has thrust them back into the Premier League title race, leaving them seven points behind leaders City.<\/p>\n
They face Wigan on Saturday before travelling to fellow title contenders Tottenham the following Thursday.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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