Chelsea keep quadruple hopes alive

Chelsea's quest for an incredible quadruple is still on following last night's Carling Cup semi-final victory over Manchester…

Chelsea's quest for an incredible quadruple is still on following last night's Carling Cup semi-final victory over Manchester United - but manager Jose Mourinho would just settle for the Barclays Premiership.

The 2-1 victory, Chelsea's first cup win over United since 1950, keeps the club involved in all four competitions but Mourinho had a word of caution for those expecting a clean sweep.

There is a long way to do it but if you could give me the Premiership I would be very happy
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho

"We can win four, we can lose four, but it would be normal to win something," he said. "To win the four is very, very difficult but it is still possible. There is a long way to do it but if you could give me the Premiership I would be very happy."

"This is just the final though, we have not won the competition and we have to now face another great team in Liverpool."

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Chelsea could not hide their joy at making next month's final in Cardiff and Roman Abramovich was soaked with champagne after going into the visitors' dressing room to join in the celebrations.

Mourinho, who was also celebrating his 42nd birthday, added: "I do not think Roman should go into the dressing rooms again - he did and he had a shower of champagne. Maybe next time he will think twice!

"The feeling is fantastic and everyone will say it is a birthday gift for me, but it is not mine, it is a gift for every player as they dreamed of being in the final, it is a gift for the supporters because for the last few years they have not been in a final.

"It is also a gift for Roman because he has given a lot to the club and it is the first time he will get a real feeling of being in a final. I prefer to share it with them all."