Rafael Benitez suffered a miserable debut as Chelsea's interim manager as the European champions ground out a dour goalless draw with Manchester City.
Former Liverpool boss Benitez was treated like a pariah in his first match in charge, although the Blues did at least keep their first clean sheet in 11 matches and denied City top spot in the Barclays Premier League.
Sergio Aguero wasted the best chance of a turgid game which began after Chelsea's stadium announcer was drowned out by jeers as he appealed for calm in order to pay tribute to former manager Dave Sexton, whose death was announced today.
There were also expletive-laden chants of "You're not wanted here", and signs reading 'Benitez out,' coupled with songs and banners hailing the sacked Roberto Di Matteo.
The atmosphere was not much better at White Hart Lane, where West Ham fans taunted Tottenham about the stabbing of one of their fans in Rome during a fiery London derby.
Jermain Defoe scored either side of half-time and Gareth Bale also found the net in a 3-1 win, with Andy Carroll scoring his first goal for West Ham, but the contest was marred by offensive chanting from the away end.
West Ham fans chanted "Viva Lazio"...
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