Proud Hiddink delighted with response

A proud Guus Hiddink reflected on mission accomplished after the 4-1 demolition of Arsenal at Emirates Stadium secured Chelsea’s safe passage back into the Champions League next season – when the Dutchman hopes the club will not be hit hard by a UEFA disciplinary rap.

Europe’s governing body have yet to rule on the over-reaction of several of the Blues players – notably a foul-mouthed tirade into a live television camera by striker Didier Drogba – following their controversial exit to a late Barcelona away goal on Wednesday night.