Rafael Benitez holds the Chelsea shirt as he is unveiled as manager on November 22, 2012
Rafael Benitez: "We have to win together"
Spanish manager Rafael Benitez is hoping that Chelsea supporters will eventually get behind him and the team.
Nov 27, 13:50
 Roman Abramovich
Ruud Gullit: 'Roman Abramovich can do what he likes at Chelsea'
Ruud Gullit says that Roman Abramovich has the right do whatever he wants with Chelsea because he owns the London club.
Nov 27, 03:14
 Petr Cech
Petr Cech: 'Adapt to Rafael Benitez or you're out'
Petr Cech warns that any players that do not adapt to life under Rafael Benitez will find themselves out of the Chelsea team.
Nov 27, 00:55
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on November 25, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'Rafael Benitez can't change Chelsea in two days'
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says that he has never seen fans react so negatively to a new manager like Chelsea supporters did to Rafael Benitez yesterday.
Nov 26, 09:07
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on November 25, 2012
Rafa Benitez: 'I didn't hear booing'
Rafa Benitez says that he didn't hear any Chelsea fans booing him during his side's 0-0 draw with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 26, 06:33
 Fernando Torres and Vincent Kompany battle for the ball on November 25, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 0-0 Manchester City
Sports Mole casts an eye over the 0-0 draw between Chelsea and Manchester at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 25, 18:06
 Fernando Torres in action for Chelsea
Team News: Rafael Benitez picks Fernando Torres to start
Fernando Torres is recalled to the Chelsea lineup by new manager Rafael Benitez.
Nov 25, 15:29
 Rafael Benitez holds the Chelsea shirt as he is unveiled as manager on November 22, 2012
Live Commentary: Chelsea 0-0 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text updates as Rafael Benitez begins his stint in charge of Chelsea against Manchester City.
Nov 25, 15:02
 Walter Mazzarri
Paolo Cannavaro backs Walter Mazzarri for Napoli stay
Paolo Cannavaro says that Walter Mazzarri will remain as the Napoli coach beyond next summer when his current contract runs out.
Nov 25, 14:41
 Silvio Berlusconi in November 2011
Silvio Berlusconi: 'Manchester City want Pep Guardiola'
AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi believes that Manchester City are trying to make Pep Guardiola their new manager.
Nov 24, 14:40
 Rafael Benitez holds the Chelsea shirt as he is unveiled as manager on November 22, 2012
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Sunday's highly anticipated Premier League tie between Chelsea and Manchester City
Nov 23, 15:18
 Rafael Benitez holds the Chelsea shirt as he is unveiled as manager on November 22, 2012
Roberto Mancini wary of Benitez's Chelsea
Roberto Mancini is wary that the arrival of Rafael Benitez could motivate Chelsea for Manchester City's trip to Stamford Bridge.
Nov 23, 12:58
 Harry Redknapp
Who will replace Mark Hughes at Queens Park Rangers?
Sports Mole looks at the most likely candidates to fill the vacant manager's post at Queens Park Rangers following Mark Hughes's sacking this morning.
Nov 23, 12:30
 A smiling Alex Ferguson before kickoff
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Rafael Benitez lucky to get Chelsea job now'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reignites his rivalry with Rafael Benitez by saying that the Spaniard is "lucky" to take over at Chelsea.
Nov 23, 10:15
 Roberto Di Matteo waves in April 2012
Roberto Di Matteo to become new Napoli boss?
Roberto Di Matteo, who was sacked by Chelsea earlier this week, is reportedly being considered by Napoli.
Nov 23, 09:32
 Rafael Benitez holds the Chelsea shirt as he is unveiled as manager on November 22, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea fans will be happy with me by the summer'
Rafael Benitez insists that the Chelsea fans will be "pleased" with his appointment by the end of the season.
Nov 23, 09:07
 Rafa Benitez in 2010
Live Coverage: Rafael Benitez takes first Chelsea press conference
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of Rafael Benitez's first press conference as the new Chelsea manager.
Nov 22, 17:16
 Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock: 'Roberto Di Matteo should be delighted'
Leeds United manager Neil Warnock believes that Roberto Di Matteo should be "delighted" to leave Chelsea after his success at the club.
Nov 22, 14:18
 Rafa Benitez in 2010
Rafael Benitez: "One game at a time"
Rafael Benitez is only thinking of the next game as he takes over from Roberto Di Matteo.
Nov 22, 13:15
 Juan Mata
Juan Mata backs new Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez
Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata believes that new manager Rafael Benitez's experience will help the Premier League outfit build.
Nov 22, 11:08
 Boudewijn Zenden
Rafael Benitez brings in Boudewijn Zenden as assistant Chelsea manager?
Neq Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez reportedly appoints retired midfielder Boudewijn Zenden as his assistant boss at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 22, 10:54
 Rafael Benitez
Chelsea fan brands 'Benitez out' banner at Cobham training ground
A Chelsea supporter holds a 'Benitez out - One Di Matteo' banner outside of the club's Cobham training ground on the first day of the Spaniard's reign at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 22, 10:39
 Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger "surprised" Rafael Benitez accepted Chelsea job
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that he is shocked that Rafael Benitez has agreed to take on the Chelsea job on a temporary basis.
Nov 22, 09:43
 Rafa Benitez in 2010
Rafael Benitez to meet Chelsea players today for first time
Chelsea confirm that new manager Rafael Benitez will meet his players for the first time today as he begins his career at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 22, 09:20
 Jose Mourinho as Chelsea manager
Jose Mourinho wishes Rafael Benitez luck
Jose Mourinho says that he always wants Chelsea to do well following their appointment of Rafael Benitez.
Nov 22, 06:52
 Roberto Di Matteo waves in April 2012
Arsene Wenger 'feels sorry' for Roberto Di Matteo
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger 'feels sorry' for Roberto Di Matteo following the Italian's sacking from Chelsea.
Nov 21, 22:29
 Roberto Di Matteo waves in April 2012
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Champions League win was my greatest moment'
Roberto Di Matteo says that he still has "a deep and unreserved passion" for Chelsea, despite his controversial sacking.
Nov 21, 22:22
 Didier Drogba
Chelsea in talks to loan Didier Drogba?
Didier Drogba allegedly lodges a request with FIFA to fast-track a loan move to Chelsea.
Nov 21, 22:22
 Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho disappointed by Roberto Di Matteo sacking
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho admits that he is disappointed by the sacking of Roberto Di Matteo.
Nov 21, 22:19
 Rafa Benitez in 2010
Rafa Benitez backs Fernando Torres to find form
New Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez says that he has faith in striker Fernando Torres.
Nov 21, 22:13
 Rafa Benitez in 2010
Rafael Benitez named Chelsea manager
Rafael Benitez is named as the new manager of Chelsea following the sacking of Roberto Di Matteo.
Nov 21, 19:23
 Andre Villas-Boas and Roberto Di Matteo
Andre Villas-Boas: 'Sacking managers is normal for Chelsea'
Andre Villas-Boas criticises Chelsea's managerial policy, while also wishing departing coach Roberto Di Matteo well.
Nov 21, 19:01
 Graeme Souness
Graeme Souness: 'Changing the manager isn't the answer'
Graeme Souness does not believe that changing the manager will improve Chelsea's form.
Nov 21, 18:01
 Juan Mata
Juan Mata: Roberto Di Matteo is a "legend"
Chelsea attacker Juan Mata issues his thanks to Roberto Di Matteo and describes the Italian as a "legend".
Nov 21, 17:02
 Dietmar Hamann
Dietmar Hamann backs Rafael Benitez for Chelsea
Dietmar Hamann believes that Chelsea will have a "top-class manager" should they appoint Rafael Benitez.
Nov 21, 16:49
 Rafael Benitez
Rafael Benitez boards plane for Heathrow?
Rafael Benitez is seen boarding a plane for Heathrow amid speculation that he is about to become Chelsea's new manager.
Nov 21, 16:08
 Brendan Rodgers throws the ball back into play
Brendan Rodgers 'feels' for Roberto Di Matteo
Brendan Rodgers concedes that he is finding it difficult to get his head around the fact that Roberto Di Matteo has been sacked.
Nov 21, 15:51
 Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo sacking: What the Chelsea fans say
Chelsea supporters have their say on Sports Mole regarding the decision to sack Roberto Di Matteo.
Nov 21, 15:18
 Roman Abramovich
Roman Abramovich: The sacking machine
Sports Mole looks back over the eight managers that have been sacked during Roman Abramovich's time as owner of Chelsea.
Nov 21, 15:15
 Rafael Benitez
Rafael Benitez heading to England?
A close aide of Rafael Benitez claims that the Spaniard is travelling to England for potential discussions with Chelsea.
Nov 21, 14:50
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