Chelsea boss rues Man City loss as it gives Arsenal and Spurs hope
Chelsea mangaer Rafael Benitez. Picture: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.
By Paul Lagan, at the Etihad Stadium
Sunday, February 24, 2013
4:45 PM
Chelsea’s interim manager Rafael Benitez rued the chance of closing the gap to Manchester City and leaving Tottenham with a chance to overtake them with a win at West Ham.
Goals from Yaya Toure and Carlos Tevez gave the Citizens the victory over the west Londoners.
“It’s always disappointing when you lose, it’s a painful defeat,” said the Spainiard.
“We are disappointed, we could have been closer (to Manchester City), but we will not have to fight for the top four.”
If Spurs beat West Ham United tomorrow, they will leap-frog over the Blues into third place.
And with Arsenal breathing down their necks, not even fourth place can be assumed anymore for the outfit from SW6.
“We knew we could be closer,” he reiterated.
“We will try to win more games - Arsenal and Spurs are close,” he admitted.
Other Chelsea Articles
- Chelsea star hits back at player power suggestions
- Chelsea star braced for battle but would relish partnership
- Chelsea set to miss out on number one target
- Chelsea stopper desperate for Mourinho return
- Chelsea star hopes team-mate agrees new deal
- Stamford Bridge showpiece and Arsenal success show ladies’ game has strong Olympic legacy
- Youngster dreams about playing alongside Chelsea star
- Napoli chief: No official Benitez confirmation
- Ba: Chelsea players talking about Mourinho return
- Chalobah bags young player award
- Former Everton defender eyes Chelsea role if Mourinho takes over
- Blues defender impressed as rookie Chelsea trio shine against Man City
- Ex-Chelsea man urges Bale to ditch Spurs and follow Man Utd hero’s example
- West Ham and Spurs target hints at Bundesliga move
- Chelsea youngster relished Manchester City clash and wants more at Yankee Stadium
- Chelsea star disappointed by Man City defeat but pleased to get off the mark
- Goessling hails ‘dream’ treble as Wolfsburg boss salutes Stamford Bridge
- Wolfsburg claim historic treble at Chelsea HQ
Around the Web See all
London Zoo residents expect summer even if no one else does
Whisper it, but summer could be on its way - at least according to penguins at London Zoo.
0 comments