Benitez rallies Blues for derby

Rafael Benitez has urged his Chelsea side to make a fast start against Fulham in the Premier League and learn the lessons from the Wembley defeat to Manchester City.

Chelsea relinquished their hold on the FA Cup with a 2-1 semi-final loss to City on Sunday, but came close to forcing extra-time with a revival in the final 25 minutes.

The Blues have little time to dwell on the defeat ahead of tonight’s west London derby at Craven Cottage, where victory and a consolidation of a top-four place and Champions League football next term is the main agenda.