London: By winning the FA Cup this weekend and achieving the first part of a possible trophy double, interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo can make what is already being seen as an irresistible case for taking the job on a permanent basis.
Since coming in as a replacement for the fired Andre Villas-Boas at the start of March, Di Matteo has helped transform a Chelsea season that was threatening to unravel.
Relying on the experience and know-how of the so-called 'old guard' of John Terry, Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole and Didier Drogba has led to an upturn in results, including unlikely progress to the Champions League final thanks to a memorable semi-final victory over Barcelona.
Before that May 19 showpiece against Bayern Munich is Saturday's FA Cup final against Liverpool....
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08:20 PM, May 04, 2012
London: Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish sees Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea as more than just an opportunity to compensate for his team's dismal Premier League season. While the cup has arguably been relegated to the status of a sideshow by the Premier League and its offer of Champions League qualification, Dalglish still says there is glory in winning football's oldest competition. "There is an obsession with the Premier League... 
Chelsea may be overwhelming favourites in FA Cup final but they are not taking Pormpey for granted. ... 
Didier Drogba scored in injury time on Saturay to give Chelsea a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the FA Cup final ... 
