Cup proves ideal tonic for Benitez

Chelsea 4 Brentford 0

Chelsea’s 4-0 victory against Brentford was a poignant one because it came just 24 hours after Arsenal’s miserable exit at the hands of Blackburn Rovers, a match that ended with Wenger being booed and suggestions from some quarters that it may be time for him to move on.

Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez has become used to exactly the same kind of treatment since he arrived in West London but not even his harshest critic would suggest he is a man who fails to understand the value of silverware.