Fulham stalemate frustrates Blues

Chelsea 0 Fulham 0

The result means Chelsea are yet to win or score under their new manager; and while a point against champions Manchester City last Sunday may have been deemed acceptable, a similar result against derby rivals Fulham added to the feeling owner Roman Abramovich has made a mistake sacking Roberto Di Matteo.

Benitez admits there is plenty to work on. “Everybody here is disappointed at the end so we have to give credit to Fulham who worked very hard but these are the games you have to win and cannot lose.