Hostile reception for Benitez
Rafael Benitez was given a hostile reception by Chelsea fans at his first match in charge of the Blues - and a goalless draw with Manchester City did nothing to help.
Benitez: 'You have to take' a chance like this
Chelsea's interim manager Rafa Benitez said he took his new role as he was looking for "a top side that can fight for trophies", adding, "When you have a chance like this, you have to take it".
"I don't care about the short term" of the contract, he said.
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Roman Abramovich's nine-month itch
Of the six managers that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has appointed since Jose Mourinho, four have been sacked during their ninth month.
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Di Matteo joins Chelsea's sacked managers club
Roberto Di Matteo has become the latest in a line of Chelsea managers to leave the club under Roman Abramovich ownership