Jon West: Normality restored at Stamford Bridge as old order hits back

This rematch was nothing but a return to the norm; the club that had received a Super League invite putting the one that hadn’t firmly in its place

Chelsea fans celebrate with the players prior to Tim Werner's goal being disallowed. Picture: Peter Cziborra

They say revenge is a dish best served cold and few in football possess icier veins than the Russian oligarch who owns Chelsea.

Leicester’s FA Cup final victory at his side’s expense last weekend had been an unexpectedly intense experience for the neutral on so many levels, not least because of the emotions stirred by the sight of Foxes owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha celebrating on the pitch with his players.