New anti-Rafael Benítez banners were on display at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea enjoyed a comfortable 1-0 Premier League win against West Brom.
Demba Ba scored the only goal as the Blues made it two wins in four days ahead of their Europa League and FA Cup ties with Steaua Bucharest and Manchester United next week.
Anti-Benítez Banners
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Chelsea fans sit behind a banner showing discontent with Interim manager Raphael Benitez during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Brom at Stamford Bridge in London on March 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO/CARL COURT RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chelsea fans display a banner ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (credit:AP)
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Chelsea fans display banners ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (credit:AP)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Chelsea fans display a banner as they protest against Rafael Benitez, interim manager of Chelsea prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on March 2, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chelsea fans sit behind a banner showing their discontent with Interim manager Raphael Benitez before the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge in London on March 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO/CARL COURT RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Chelsea fans display a banner as they protest against Rafael Benitez, interim manager of Chelsea prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on March 2, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Chelsea fans display a banner as they protest against Rafael Benitez, interim manager of Chelsea prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on March 2, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Chelsea fans display a banner as they protest against Rafael Benitez, interim manager of Chelsea prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on March 2, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez gestures to his players during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (credit:AP)
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Chelsea's manager Rafael Benitez, right, talks to Fernando Torres who he is prepares to substitutes Demba Ba during their English Premier League soccer match against West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge, London, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan) (credit:AP)
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Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez, left, catches the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (credit:AP)
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Chelsea's manager Rafael Benitez stops the ball as it go out of play as he watches his team play against West Bromwich Albion during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge, London, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan) (credit:AP)
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Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez shouts to his players during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (credit:AP)
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Chelsea's manager Rafael Benitez, right, reacts as he watches his team play against West Bromwich Albion during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge, London, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan) (credit:AP)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Rafael Benitez, interim manager of Chelsea takes his seat during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on March 2, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez gestures to his players during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Saturday, March 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (credit:AP)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Rafael Benitez, interim manager of Chelsea shouts instructions during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on March 2, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Rafael Benitez, interim manager of Chelsea shouts instructions during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on March 2, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Rafael Benitez, interim manager of Chelsea shouts instructions during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on March 2, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Rafael Benitez, interim manager of Chelsea shouts instructions as John Terry (L) looks on from the bench during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on March 2, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: John Terry of Chelsea applauds as Rafael Benitez, interim manager of Chelsea walks out during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on March 2, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Rafael Benitez, interim manager of Chelsea shouts instructions during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on March 2, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Rafael Benitez, interim manager of Chelsea looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on March 2, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chelsea's Spanish manager Rafael Benitez gestures during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Brom at Stamford Bridge in London on March 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO/OLLY GREENWOOD RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Rafael Benitez, interim manager of Chelsea looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on March 2, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: A close up view showing the name of Rafael Benitez, interim manager of Chelsea on the team sheet during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on March 2, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Benítez described the atmosphere as "more positive", despite the latest slew of messages from fans venting their antipathy with the former Liverpool manager.
After Chelsea's win at Middlesbrough on Wednesday Benítez criticised supporters for making such banners, insisting they were "wasting their time", and also lamented the board for referring to him as the club's "interim manager".
"The atmosphere was good so, before you start asking about fans, I'm really pleased with the fans behind the team," Benítez said.