Willian shines to save Mourinho but Hazard lurks on the bench

Mourinho laps up adulation of the fans as his most reliable lieutenant digs him out of another hole

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A late free kick from Willian earned Chelsea victory over Dynamo Kiev at Stamford Bridge and inched the Brazilian midfielder's boss Jose Mourinho back from the brink.

The 2-1 win in the Champions League also leaves the Blues well placed for qualification for the last 16 of the competition, something that could provide a welcome distraction from the trials and tribulations of the Premier League.

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