Allardyce defends under-fire Ambramovich

Sam Allardyce insisted Roman Abramovich was “entitled to do whatever he wants” at Chelsea after watching his West Ham side pile the pressure on Rafael Benitez.

Blues owner Abramovich’s quest for beautiful – as well as winning – football has led him to dispense with a string of managers, with Benitez the latest to be charged with delivering the Russian’s dream.