Chelsea interim boss Rafa Benitez has revealed his desire to stay with the west London club beyond the current season.
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The Spaniard arrived at Stamford Bridge in November to replace the beloved Roberto Di Matteo, and was determined to win some silverware to improve his bid to take over the post permanently.
But the Blues have fallen short at several hurdles in the Club World Cup, Capital One Cup and are struggling to keep up with Premier League leaders Manchester United.
Benitez, however, believes he could still be handed the job on a permanent basis even if the capital club end the campaign empty handed.
"If you analyse all the managers, how many had pre-season here? Not me," he said. "How many managers have spent massive money here? Not me.
"How many managers have played in Japan in the middle of the season with some players injured and they had players in the Africa Cup of Nations? It is just only me.
"My conclusion is the reality that if you put everything together and you will see why we are happy in the way we are doing things and the way the team is progressing."
The 51-year-old also spoke of his intentions to stay at Chelsea beyond the end of the season.
"I like to be at a top side and Chelsea is a top side with great potential. So I think it's a great opportunity," he added.
While a permanent contract would not go down well with the Blues faithful, Benitez remains convinced that he can win over the fans.
He said: "If we play a game like we played against Arsenal [last week], this is what every fan, everyone is expecting, a winning team with a winning mentality, attractive football, scoring goals and strong in defence."
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