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.
Villas-Boas: Di Matteo axe is 'just another day' at Chelsea
Andre Villas-Boas has hit out at Chelsea following the surprise sacking of Roberto Di Matteo, who succeeded him in the Stamford Bridge hot seat.
The Tottenham manager said: “At Chelsea, I think another sacking is just like any other day at the office.”
He praised Di Matteo – who outlasted Villas-Boas’ tenure by five days - for winning two major trophies during his nine months in charge.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has now sacked seven managers since he bought the club nine years ago.
Rafa Benitez has been appointed as the club's interim manager until the end of the season and will meet players at the club's Cobham training ground this morning.
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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