Jose Mourinho criticises Branislav Ivanovic dismissal

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has criticised referee Phil Dowd after his side were held to a 1-1 draw against Manchester United in this afternoon's Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

The Premier League leaders took the lead when Didier Drogba headed home a corner early in the second half.

However, the Blues were reduced to 10 men after defender Branislav Ivanovic was sent off for a second yellow card in injury time, with Robin van Persie equalising from the subsequent set piece.

Mourinho told reporters after the game: "The red card, I could see it coming. If I have to speak about the second yellow I have to speak about lots of things.

"The penalty that Ivanovic should have been given, the accumulation of yellow cards, the throw-ins... I know I speak always with my heart and get in trouble."

Despite the draw, Chelsea remain at the top of the Premier League.