Winning the key to acceptance, says Benitez

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Interim Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez said he understood why some of the club's fans are opposed to his appointment but is hoping to secure their backing by winning matches. Benitez was jeered by supporters angry at the sacking of Roberto Di Matteo before the 0-0 draw with Manchester City on Sunday, the Spaniard's first match in charge. "Clearly I understand the feeling of the fans, I know how they feel at the moment because of my time at Liverpool, we had a rivalry and it was quite difficult," Benitez told a news conference on Tuesday ahead of Chelsea's next game against Fulham. "At the same time I will try to prove to them that I am here for the right reasons, I will try to prove to them I want to win, and if I can do it, they will be pleased," the former Liverpool manager added. "I will concentrate in my coaching, try to improve players, then it will be easier to win games and bring the fans back." Di Matteo led Chelsea to the Champions League trophy for the first time and the FA Cup after taking charge in March. Some fans have called for Benitez to apologise for comments he made while in charge of Liverpool that he would never manage Chelsea. "We can analyse what...