Interim manager Rafael Benitez was given a hostile welcome by Chelsea fans angry at Roberto Di Matteo's sacking as the Spaniard began his Stamford Bridge reign with a dour 0-0 draw against Manchester City on Sunday. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich axed Di Matteo on Wednesday, hours after a Champions League defeat by Juventus continued their poor run of results, and appointed the former Liverpool man for the rest of the season.
Benitez's arrival in the dugout shortly before kickoff was serenaded by jeers and boos from the home supporters who continued to chant Di Matteo's name throughout the first half. The enmity shown towards Benitez stemmed from the run-ins he had with former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho during his time at Liverpool and the popularity of former player Di Matteo who guided the Londoners to Champions League and FA Cup glory in his eight months in charge.
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