Napoli 3 Swansea 1: Three talking points
A night of firsts for Swansea Swansea City have performed admirably in their first season in the Europa League. The Swans managed to reach the…
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Napoli 2 Arsenal 0: Three talking points as Gunners progress
Fearless Flamini Arsenal have been accused of lacking steely backbone on trips away from The Emirates in the Champions League in recent seasons. But Arsene…
Chelsea’s Mourinho: Benítez did ‘very well’ but was under less pressure
Jose Mourinho has conceded Rafael Benítez did “very well” during his Chelsea stint – but has insisted the Spaniard was under a different type of…
Arsenal 2 Napoli 2: Emirates Cup 2013 player ratings
Arsenal Lukasz Fabianski Whilst the Pole could do little about Napoli’s opener, the Arsenal goalkeeper needlessly rushed out of his goal to allow Pandev to…
Arsenal 2 Napoli 2: Giroud and Koscielny strike late for Gunners
Late goals from Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny spared Arsenal’s blushes as the Gunners fought back from 2-0 down to draw their Emirates Cup opener…
Pepe Reina’s exit sees final Rafael Benítez general leave Liverpool
Pepe Reina’s imminent move to Napoli will see the final general of Rafael Benítez’s Liverpool side depart Anfield. The goalkeeper leaves behind an era which…
Rafael Benítez leaves Chelsea with his reputation enhanced
Rafael Benítez leaves Chelsea with his reputation enhanced after weathering a Stamford Bridge storm and leading the club to Europa League glory. The 53-year-old was,…
Rafael Benítez: It would be ‘quite difficult’ for me to take Everton job
Rafael Benítez admits that he would find it “quite difficult” to take over at Everton should he be offered the job this summer. The Spaniard,…
Liverpool’s Jamie Carragher: I wish I’d won the Premier League
Jamie Carragher has admitted his disappointment at Liverpool’s failure to win the Premier League title during the centre-half’s 16-year Reds career. The 35-year-old will captain…
Rafael Benítez defends David Luiz after Old Trafford controversy
Rafael Benítez has launched a staunch defence of David Luiz after the Chelsea defender was pictured smiling moments after hitting the deck against Manchester United.…
Chelsea high on confidence ahead of Man United clash, says Benítez
Rafael Benítez says Chelsea will head to Manchester United on Sunday full of confidence as they look to take another step towards Champions League qualification.…
Chelsea’s Benítez hopes to avoid more Europa League heartache
Rafael Benítez admits he is keen to avoid more Europa League semi-final heartbreak when Chelsea face Basel in the second leg at Stamford Bridge on…
Chelsea’s Rafael Benítez: We’ll help Frank Lampard break goal record
Rafael Benítez says Chelsea will do all they can to help Frank Lampard break Bobby Tambling’s goal record against Basel on Thursday night. The England…
I want to win! Chelsea boss Benítez demands 3 points on Liverpool return
Rafael Benítez is looking forward to returning to Liverpool when his Chelsea side travel to Anfield on Sunday – but insists there will be no…
Rafael Benítez hails Juan Mata ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Fulham
Rafael Benítez has singled out Juan Mata for special praise ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Fulham on Wednesday and believes the playmaker is a strong…
Chelsea boss Rafael Benítez wary of Fulham threat ahead of derby
Rafael Benítez is expecting Fulham to provide a stern test of Chelsea’s top-four credentials when the Blues travel to Craven Cottage on Wednesday night. Chelsea…
Rafael Benítez: Impossible for Chelsea to be at full strength in both games
Rafael Benítez admits it will be “impossible” for Chelsea to be at full strength against both Southampton and Manchester United, with the two games less…
Rafael Benítez gives fitness update on captain John Terry
Rafael Benítez has revealed that John Terry is still working to improve his fitness ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Southampton on Saturday. The Blues captain…
Chelsea’s Eden Hazard will be a Premier League star – Rafael Benítez
Rafael Benítez has backed Chelsea’s Eden Hazard to develop into one of the Premier League’s top players in seasons to come. The 22-year-old Belgium international,…
Cesar Azpilicueta: Chelsea can beat anyone when we’re at our best
Cesar Azpilicueta has declared that Chelsea are capable of beating any team on their day and says the Blues have drawn fresh confidence from their…
Chelsea players have offered me support this week, says Rafael Benítez
Rafael Benítez is convinced that he still has the support of most of the Chelsea squad after a turbulent week for the Spaniard. Benítez’s news-conference…