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Barcelona fans are evidently not happy with the signing of Alex Song from Arsenal last summer and would prefer a Chelsea midfielder instead.

Chelsea will splash out on new players and return even stronger next year, interim manager Rafael Benitez predicted after leading his team to Europa League victory.

Branislav Ivanovic scored in the 93rd minute to secure the 2-1 victory against the Portuguese side in the Amsterdam Arena.

Chelsea captain John Terry, playmaker Eden Hazard and midfielder John Mikel Obi are part of a 25-man travelling party to take on Benfica in the Europa League final in Amsterdam on Wednesday.

Late test for Lowton Aston Villa right-back Matthew Lowton faces a late fitness test ahead of the Barclays Premier League match against Chelsea.

Paul Lambert looks likely to name the same eleven that triumphed in Aston Villa's all-important 2-1 victory over Norwich as they go in search of a win against the Blues that would guarantee them safety.

Who: Aston Villa FC vs. Chelsea FC What: English Premier League Matchweek 37 Where: Villa Park, Wilton, West Midlands, England, UK When: Saturday, May 11, 2013 Weather: The Weather Channel forecast Time: 12:45 GMT/7:45 a.m. ET/4:45 a.m. PT Worldwide TV Streams and Channels: LiveSoccerTV.com TV: ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes , Sky Sports 2/HD, Sky ... (more)

Chelsea can guarantee a spot in Champions League next season with a victory Wednesday in their Premier League match against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea's necessity for a holding midfield player means they must beat Manchester United to Lars Bender, triggering his release clause.

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed Eden Hazard will be available to face Tottenham in the Sky Live clash on Wednesday night, but John Mikel Obi and Ryan Bertrand will play no part.

Interim boss Benitez again confirmed he will depart Stamford Bridge this summer at the end of his short-term contract.

Juan Mata was voted Chelsea 's player of the year in his first season in the Premier League.

Man Utd V Chelsea - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live. Relaxed Reds can shine - Vidic Nemanja Vidic is hoping a relaxed Manchester United signals bad news for Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Old adversaries Sir Alex Ferguson and Rafa Benitez go head-to-head once again as Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford on Sunday.

The end of Juan Mata's second season at Chelsea is still at least five games away and yet already he is preparing for the possibility of his second European final, his third trophy and, unquestionably, the arrival of the fourth manager he has worked under.

Chelsea will be without Ashley Cole due to suspension after the left-back picked up a yellow card in the first leg, meaning that Ryan Bertrand will once again deputise.

Frank Lampard's Chelsea career looks set to extend beyond next month and into another season as there is a willingness from the club to offer him a one-year extension, once the new manager is in place this summer.

Chelsea will turn their attention back to the race for Champions League qualification as they welcome Swansea City to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

Demba Ba is set to return to Chelsea's starting line-up for the visit of Swansea on Sunday, and Gary Cahill might also start after a six week injury lay off.