Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has hailed his teams performance against West Brom, but says he prefers to keep his opinions to himself in order to avoid controversy. Chelsea won the game, but had captain John Terry sent off, a decision Mourinho insists he will not appeal. Pedro scored and created a goal on his debut, and was given the man of the match award. The victory ended Chelsea’s poor start to the season where they failed to win either of their first two Premier League games for the first time in 17 years.

“I prefer to have no views and try to keep quiet.” Mourinho said on Terry’s red card.

“I think we should but normally it’s a waste of time.” he said.

“No, it’s a ball into the space behind the full-back, the full-back is pressing high, the striker makes the movement and then Mr Clattenburg decides it’s a red card.”

Asked about his teams first win of the season, Mourinho said:

“I am so happy that the players got what they deserved.”

“[But] if we are happy with the start to the season, we are ready to go home.”

“The performance was not dramatic, and not bad but obviously four points in three matches is not enough. There is a feeling we are fighting against a lot but today we won.”

On debutant Pedro’s performance, Mourinho was full of praise:

“Pedro played well. We know he is a good player, more than good.”

“There are lots of top players who come to the Premier League and it takes time to adapt but it looks like he has been with us for a long time because straight away he was in the game and he was important.”

“A hard worker? This is Pedro. I played in the same league (in Spain) as him for three years so I know him well.”

“This is why for so many years he wins cups and plays for one of the top teams in the world. Everyone who has shared a dressing room with him speaks well of him.”