London — Midfielder Marouane Fellaini insists Manchester United are confident of avenging the worst moment of José Mourinho’s reign when they return to Chelsea in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Monday. Mourinho’s first visit to Stamford Bridge since his sacking as Chelsea boss last season ended in humiliation as his former club romped to a 4-0 victory over United in October. United have used the memory of that painful loss to fuel a dominant period, which has seen them lose just twice in all competitions since then. They lifted the first major trophy of the Mourinho era with a League Cup final victory against Southampton in February and remain in contention for further silverware in the FA Cup and Europa League. Chelsea have been equally powerful, opening up a 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League and advancing to the last eight of the FA Cup as boss Antonio Conte chases a double in his first season as Mourinho’s permanent replacement.
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