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Wenger hits out at UEFA for system of rewarding failure that saw Chelsea win Europa League
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Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez believes he will benefit from the experience as he prepares for his next destination.
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Chelsea interim manager Benitez has had numerous critics since his November appointment after Champions League-winning boss Roberto Di Matteo’s departure, not least the supporters, who hurled vitriol towards the former Liverpool manager.
Benitez drops even stronger hint about next Chelsea boss
Rafael Benitez declared “job done” as he prepared for his final match as Chelsea manager.
No send-off for Everton skipper at Chelsea
Everton boss David Moyes has confirmed captain Phil Neville has already played his final game for the club, with the defender being ruled out of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Ex-Liverpool boss Benitez scotches Everton reports and refuses to discuss Chelsea lap of honour
Rafael Benitez has ruled himself out of the running to become the next Everton boss and refused to confirm if he’ll take part in Chelsea’s traditional end of season pitch parade.
Agent hints at London move for Chelsea, Spurs and West Ham target
Transfer news: In-demand Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony is set to hold talks with an unnamed London club over a possible summer transfer, according to his agent.
Chelsea
Nickname: The Blues.
Ground: Stamford Bridge (capacity 41,837).
Founded: 1905.
Honours: First Division (until 1992) and Premier League: 1955, 2005, 2006, 2010.
Second Division: 1984, 1989.
FA Cup: 1970, 1997, 2000 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012.
League Cup: 1965, 1998, 2005, 2007.
Uefa Champions League: 2012.
Uefa Cup/Europa League: 2013.
Uefa Super Cup: 1998.
Cup Winners Cup: 1971, 1998.
Leading goalscorer: Frank Lampard, 203.
Leading appearances: Ron Harris, 655.
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