Fortune at last favours Benitez at the Bridge

Chelsea 2 Arsenal 1

Assisted, at least in the eyes Arsene Wenger, by two helpful decisions by referee Martin Atkinson, Benitez’s side secured a first victory on home soil in four games to halt the decline that had all but ended their title ambitions and raised questions about their ability to hold on to a top four place.

Fortune at last favoured Benitez. Even to the extent that the penalty that gave Chelsea a commanding two-goal lead was converted by Frank Lampard in the 16th minute, the point in the game when the club’s supporters have voiced their support for Roberto Di Matteo ever since the previous manager was dismissed and replaced by the Spaniard.