Look who's back....

Rafael Benitez: Back in the Premier League after taking charge at Chelsea on interim basis

A Bridge too far

If the likes of Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Luiz Felipe Scolari - some of the best managers in the world - don't fit the bill, then who does? And if Rafael Benitez is keeping the seat warm for Pep Guardiola, does the former Barcelona boss really want to come to a club that operates such a revolving door policy? Jeff Stelling asks some pertinent questions here.

In his own words

From Rafa's Rant to priests on sugar mountains, Mr Benitez is always good for a verbal soundbite/grenade. In the past he's never been afraid to duke it out with Sir Alex and co, so expect pressers at Stamford Bridge to be decent value between now and the season's close. Click here to remind yourself of some of his famous verbal volleys.

Panel verdict

See what the Soccer Special experts made of Benitez's return to the Premier League as Phil Thompson, Charlie Nicholas, Tony Cottee and Paul Walsh all deliver their verdicts on what has transpired at Stamford Bridge over the past few days. For a range of different perspectives on the biggest story of the season so far click here.

Rafa's hopeless task

Getting Fernando Torres scoring is a task that has already eluded three Chelsea managers already. Benitez is the latest man charged with making it happen. Despite the success they have enjoyed in the past, Adam Bate fears a time machine will be required to get the job done. Read the full article here.

A Blue day?

Rich Kitto looks back on what was a remarkable day at Stamford Bridge and asks the obvious question: Were Chelsea were right to sack the Italian and appoint the former Liverpool boss to rescue their season. Read what he had to say by clicking here.