Maurizio Sarri: Only Jose Mourinho has a better win record in first season at Chelsea

Maurizio Sarri: Only Jose Mourinho has a better win record in first season at Chelsea
Whether he stays or goes next season, Maurizio Sarri has certainly had an impact in his first season with Chelsea.The Italian has divided opinion at Stamford Bridge all year, but the statistics make for pretty impressive reading considering the scrutiny he has faced.In fact, Sarri has won 39 matches in all competitions for Chelsea this season, with the only manager to hold more victories in his maiden campaign of the Blues was Jose Mourinho in the 2004/05, who won 42 matches.getty2

Maurizio Sarri lifts the Europa League – the first major trophy he has won in his managerial career

Carlo Ancelotti has the same number of wins from his first season in charge in 2009/10, which ended with the Premier League and FA Cup.Victory 39 earned the 60-year-old former Napoli boss the first trophy of his managerial career, as Chelsea swept aside Arsenal 4-1 in Baku to win the Europa League for the second time in their history.Sarri also secured a third-place finish in the Premier League to ensure the return of Champions League football, while Chelsea were runners-up in the Carabao Cup, losing on penalties to Manchester City.It has been a turbulent season for Sarri, one which began so promisingly, as he set a new managerial record by going 12 games unbeaten at the start of the campaign.Following a 6-0 defeat to City in February, there were calls for Sarri to be sacked, even though he has two years remaining on his contract.Juventus are understood to be stepping up their pursuit of Sarri following the final and Sarri reportedly has an agreement in place for a three-year contract worth 6.2million a year.getty2

Jose Mourinho won the Premier League title in his first season

However, after victory in Baku, Sarri, who took charge last July, feels he should be allowed to continue in his role at Stamford Bridge.I need to talk to the club and make sure I know what I can do for Chelsea and what Chelsea can do for me, said Sarri.I love the Premier League and Im lucky Im at Chelsea but at the end of each season you have to sit down and talk.In my opinion, I deserve to stay at Chelsea but my opinion is not enough.

First season record of past eight Chelsea managers

Jose Mourinho (2004/05)Played: 59Won: 42Drew: 11Lost: 6Trophies: Premier League, League CupAvram Grant (2007/08)Played: 54Won: 36Drew: 6Lost: 12Trophies: NoneLuiz Felipe Scolari (2008/09)Played: 36Won: 20Drew: 11Lost: 5Trophies: NoneCarlo Ancelotti (2009/10)Played: 55Won: 39Drew: 7Lost: 9Trophies: Community Shield, Premier League, FA CupAndre Villas-Boas (2011)Played: 49Won: 19Drew: 11Lost: 10Trophies: NoneRoberto Di Matteo (2012)Played: 42Won: 24Drew: 9Lost: 9Trophies: FA Cup, Champions LeagueAntonio Conte (2016/17)Played: 47Won: 37Drew: 3Lost: 6Trophies: Premier LeagueMaurizio Sarri (2018/19)Played: 63Won: 39Drew: 13Lost: 11Trophies: Europa League

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The Italian has divided opinion at Stamford Bridge all year, but the statistics make for pretty powerful reading considering the scrutiny he has faced. In fact, Sarri has won 39 matches in all competitions for Chelsea this season, with the only manager to hold more victories in his maiden campaign of the Blues was Jose Mourinho in the 2004/05
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Maurizio Sarri insists he is not better than Jose Mourinho because the under-fire Manchester United manager has won "everything everywhere" in his career. Sarri's Chelsea hosts Mourinho and United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday aiming to maintain an unbeaten start to the Premier League season that means it sits behind leader Manchester City

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Maurizio Sarri won 39 matches in his debut Chelsea campaign only Jose Mourinho managed more in his first season at the club. Chelsea beat Arsenal to win the Europa League in Baku on Wednesday night
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Sarri can break Jose Mourinho's record if Chelsea beat rivals Arsenal in Europa League final the Italian claimed his first win as Chelsea manager in a 3-0 league win away to Huddersfield
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Maurizio Sarri: Only Jose Mourinho has a better win record in first season at Chelsea Sarri has faced constant scrutiny at Chelsea but has won the Europa League and taken them back into the
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Whether he stays or goes next season, Maurizio Sarri has certainly had an impact in his first season with Chelsea. The Italian has divided opinion at Stamford Bridge all year, but the statistics make for pretty impressive reading considering the scrutiny he has faced.
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Maurizio Sarri: Only Jose Mourinho has a better win record in first season at Chelsea Whether he stays or goes next season, Maurizio Sarri has certainly had an impact in his first season with Chelsea. The Italian has divided opinion at Stamford talkSPORT 3 days ago
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Maurizio Sarri: Only Jose Mourinho has a better win record in first season at Chelsea Whether he stays or goes next season, Maurizio Sarri has certainly had an impact in his first season with Chelsea. The Italian has divided opinion at Stamford talkSPORT 4 days ago Also reported by •WorldNews
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Mourinho is really the special one, particularly when it comes to his Chelsea records. Indeed, even if the actual Chelsea Manager Maurizio Sarri's first season was awesome, the special one did better. Sarri finished the season a Europa League title winner. In terms of victories, only one Chelsea manager did better than Sarri.
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