Mancini wary of Benitez-inspired Chelsea backlash

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has warned his side to fear a Chelsea backlash this weekend.

Sat, 24 Nov, 2012 - 00:00
Andy Hampson

The Premier League leaders travel to Stamford Bridge tomorrow at the end of a tumultuous week for the London club.

Chelsea sacked manager Roberto Di Matteo in midweek and installed Rafael Benitez as his replacement after a series of damaging results.

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