Mourinho says Moyes to blame for Rooney woes


Chelsea's manager Jose Mourinho reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in London August 21, 2013. REUTERS/Kieran Doherty

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says his Manchester United counterpart David Moyes should shoulder the blame for Wayne Rooney's desire to leave Old Trafford after suggesting he was a second-choice striker.

The clubs meet in the Premier League on Monday, with Chelsea's pursuit of the unsettled forward adding spice to the early season clash between the two title contenders.

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