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The Portuguese's giddy reaction at the performance was evidence of satisfaction, though there was so much to admire from both sides in a contest that thrilled from the opening exchanges.

Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Chelsea | Premier League match report 2011

On their website, Barcelona responded to the Portuguese's comments by threatening to report him to Uefa.

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Alvaro PereiraThe left-sided Porto utility player was close to moving to London last summer, only for Chelsea to resist meeting the release clause in the Portuguese's contract at the Estádio do Dragão.

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The Portuguese's team‑mate Sergio Ramos, one of the club captains, said: That's just the way Ronaldo is.

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Marcel Desailly has cited André Villas-Boas's age and lack of managerial experience as potential problems at Chelsea and suggested senior players within the squad may doubt the Portuguese's credentials if his tenure does not start smoothly.

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The Italian, who spent six years at Stamford Bridge as a player, is the Portuguese's surprise choice as his assistant.

Roberto Di Matteo set to return to Chelsea as assistant manager 2011

That is what Chelsea used to do best, all strength and pace, even if the willingness to surrender the ball to their visitors was at odds with the Portuguese's mantra of being "proactive" and imposing themselves on opponents.

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Onlookers described the Portuguese's language as "industrial", with Villas-Boas subsequently admitting he had been "very aggressive" with the referee as he complained at perceived inconsistencies in the official's display.

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The Italian, who spent six years at Stamford Bridge as a player, is the Portuguese's surprise choice as his assistant.

Roberto Di Matteo set to return to Chelsea as assistant manager 2011

Tal Ben Haim looked uncomfortable at left-back, Da Costa forever laboured to contain Jones in the air, and Tomkins was understandably rusty and occasionally betrayed his lack of experience at the Portuguese's side.

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