Embattled Chelsea cancel news conference


Chelsea's manager Jose Mourinho smiles during the Champions League group G soccer match against Shalke 04 in Gelsenkirchen November 25, 2014. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea have cancelled their pre-match news conference ahead of Saturday's top-of-the-table crunch game against champions Manchester City, the Premier League leaders said on Thursday.

Chelsea have been the focus of attention from the Football Association this week after manager Jose Mourinho was fined 25,000 pounds ($38,000) and pivotal striker Diego Costa was charged with violent conduct.

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