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Reaction
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Rafa Benitez: 'West Ham United were too physical'
Rafa Benitez says that Chelsea couldn't cope with West Ham United's physicality on Saturday.Dec 3, 08:02
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Rafael Benitez: 'I'm not 100% sure of job'
Rafael Benitez admits that he is "not 100%" about his future at Chelsea following the 3-1 defeat to West Ham United.Dec 1, 17:51
Rafael Benitez: 'We must improve'
Interim Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez says that his side must improve both in attack and defence following today's 3-1 defeat at West Ham United.Dec 1, 16:22
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Carlton Cole hails Sam Allardyce
West Ham United forward Carlton Cole heaps praise upon manager Sam Allardyce following his side's 3-1 win over Chelsea.Dec 1, 15:12
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole casts an eye over West Ham United's 3-1 victory over London rivals Chelsea.
Match Report
Second-half goals from Carlton Cole, Mohamed Diame and Modibo Maiga see West Ham United come from behind to beat London rivals Chelsea at Upton Park.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live updates as Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez goes in search of his first win against West Ham United.
HT Report
Juan Mata's eighth goal of the season gives Chelsea a half-time lead over West Ham United at Upton Park.
Team News
West Ham United forward Andy Carroll is not selected for this afternoon's Premier League clash with Chelsea because of a knee injury.
Preview
Sports Mole previews West Ham United's clash with Chelsea at Upton Park on Saturday.
Build-up
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Sam Allardyce: 'Rafael Benitez spat is water under the bridge'
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce says that he wants to avoid any spats with Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez following their public feud during their times at Bolton Wanderers and Liverpool respectively.Nov 30, 17:27
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West Ham United call on fans not to "tolerate" abuse
West Ham United joint-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold call on the club's fans to report any abuse heard during this weekend's match against Chelsea.Nov 30, 16:20
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John Terry, Frank Lampard remain absent for Chelsea
Rafael Benitez insists that he will not rush John Terry and Frank Lampard back to action, meaning the pair will miss Chelsea's clash with West Ham this weekend.Nov 30, 14:09
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Guy Demel; 'We can beat Chelsea'
West Ham United defender Guy Demel believes that his side can beat Chelsea at Upton Park on Saturday.Nov 29, 12:24
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