Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez has taken a big breath of relief after the Blues ended their home woes with a solid 2-1 win over Arsenal in the English Premier League on Sunday.
First-half goals from Juan Mata and Frank Lampard put the European champions in control as they sought to end their poor run at Stamford Bridge under Rafa Benitez following on from the midweek 2-2 draw with lowly Southampton.
The Gunners pulled a goal back in the second 45 through Theo Walcott but Chelsea hung on for an important three points as they bid for a Champions League spot.
“We have been doing well and creating chances in all our games,” said Benitez.
“In the games we didn’t win we deserved to win. It was just a matter of time until we had a performance like this.”
Meanwhile, Benitez also defended Spanish striker Fernando Torres whose scoreless run extended to seven games.
“These people who like to quote stats and stats, they don’t have any clue about what is going on,” Benitez said.
“When you have one striker for a month and a half and cannot change, it’s more difficult for the striker. When you have now two strikers, you can manage.
“Fernando was doing a great job. Afterwards, Demba gave us something we didn’t have before.”