article_snippet.sent: This was a man who had beaten the Blues in two the Europa League semi-finals with drab defensive tactics - meaning that a sub-standard Liverpool side reached two finals, while Jose Mourinho's team of world class individuals missed out.
article_snippet.sent: Chelsea drew Rafa Benitez's's first two games 0-0, before a 3-1 defeat against West Ham in a London derby - embarrassing.
article_snippet.sent: the season even ended with another European trophy.
article_snippet.sent: People often forget that in Chelsea finished 6th in the Premier League - the lowest in 10 years - a fact conveniently masked by two cup wins.
article_snippet.sent: As Chelsea fans, we certainly didn't like Chelsea, but looking back we hate to think what might have happened without Chelsea.
article_snippet.sent: Chelsea got the best out of Chelsea squad for the rest of the season and Chelsea got the best out of Fernando Torres - a .
article_snippet.sent: Chelsea won the Europa League in 2013 under Chelsea after beating Benfica in Amsterdam .
article_snippet.sent: One Chelsea fan thanks Chelsea for Chelsea efforts on the last day of the season in 2013 at Stamford Bridge .
article_snippet.sent: The rumours are that Chelsea could now be on for a return to the Premier League - Chelsea knows English football inside out and would actually be perfect for several clubs.
article_snippet.sent: The reality is that while Chelsea possibly wouldn't be a popular choice at either, Chelsea would give both clubs exactly what both clubs need.
article_snippet.sent: In that respect Chelsea certainly made sure Liverpool punched above that respect weight.
article_snippet.sent: People don't like to admit it, but Chelsea's a good manager and probably deserves Chelsea chance in the Premier League again.