Phil Neville has been linked with the Everton job and working with David Moyes at United

Tony Pulis and club come to mutual agreement to go separate ways after just three wins this year

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Rafael Benitez was in confident mood yesterday

Rafael Benitez wants to stay in the Premier League and says 'the agents are working' on finding him a new club

The Spaniard's time at Chelsea will come to an end at the close of the seaosn

Juan Mata (right) and Cesar Azpilicueta enjoy training yesterday as Rafa Benitez looks on

Europa League: Diplomatic Juan Mata focuses on Chelsea's task in hand

Life at Stamford Bridge never dull for Spaniard ahead of Blues' Basel Europa League decider

Rafa Benitez accepts he will not win over the Chelsea fans

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Benitez senses a better atmosphere at Chelsea as the club continue to chase three prizes

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez

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The former Liverpool manager will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season

Mauricio Pochettino: Despite old loyalties Saints fans have largely taken to the new manager

Southampton 2 Chelsea 1 match report: Pochettino enjoys a less toxic inheritance than Chelsea rival

Londoners' game in hand looks more like one more burden for a side stretched too thin

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Top-four finish is crucial for Chelsea, admits John Terry

As a Barking boy, John Terry knows all about the intensity of rivalry between Chelsea and West Ham, separated as they may be by the width of the capital. He therefore felt the 3-1 defeat at Upton Park this season more keenly than most, despite being injured at the time.

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Reading caretaker Eamonn Dolan expected to take charge of match against Manchester United

Dolan, formerly the head of the academy, was placed in temporary charge

Brian McDermott

Reading sack manager Brian McDermott

Manager leaves the club second from bottom in the Premier League

Rafael Benitez

Top-four finish priority for Chelsea confirms chief executive Ron Gourlay

The Blues remain in the Europa League and FA Cup

Rafael Benitez loses his cool at the Riverside Stadium last night

Rafael Benitez to exit Chelsea and tells fans: 'Don't waste your time with banners'

Spaniard promises to quit at the end of the season but rant at Chelsea and their fans could bring earlier exit

Ruud Gullit believes Jose Mourinho will make return to Chelsea

Jose Mourinho could be set for a dramatic return to Chelsea, according to former Blues boss Ruud Gullit.

Frank Lampard applauds the Chelsea fans

Frank Lampard eager to add silverware in what could be final season at Chelsea

The Blues are in Europa League action this week

Jurgen Klopp

'It's not about the money for me': Chelsea target Jurgen Klopp pledges to stay at Borussia Dortmund

Roman Abramovich's search for a long-term manager goes on

Cesar Azpilicueta

Cesar Azpilicueta targeting cup success with Chelsea

Blues remain in the Europa League and FA Cup

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