New Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insisted after the 0-0 draw with Manchester City that he did not pay attention to the crowd's negative reaction to him.
Former Liverpool boss Benitez, in charge for his first game at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, was the subject of abuse from the home fans with boos and many signs expressing their displeasure at his appointment in focus throughout the match.
However the Spaniard insisted, perhaps with his tongue in his cheek, that he did not hear any of the complaints.
"I am focused on the game, I don't listen to the crowd," he said. "The main thing was the team on the pitch. I was not listening, I was just concentrating on the game.
"It was a tough game against a good team, no clear chances for them or us. It's not the ideal (result) but to have a clean sheet and to see the spirit and mentality and work rate was quite positive.
"You could see they were trying really hard with and without the ball and against a great team they had some chances.''
When informed exactly what fans had chanted, Benitez admitted he was not surprised following some of the questions at his unveiling on Thursday, saying: "It was a surprise for you after the other day?''
And the banners, which read: 'Rafa out'?
He said: "How many people do you need to write a banner? Just one. Then two holding it. If we start winning games, they will come on board and they will see I'll try to do my best.''
He added: "The main thing is that the players are focused on the games. If they are, it'll be fine. I have confidence we will do well and win games. Some of the fans will realise it's not the way to support their team.''
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