Chelsea boss Avram Grant insists he isn't getting an easy ride thanks to his friendship with club owner Roman Abramovich.

"We don't bring our friendship to the club," he said. "When we speak about the team we do not bring friendship to it. It's totally separate.

"When I got the job my only concern was to make Chelsea better and to follow the vision of the club. I've done what I could to go that way - even when we have had problems - and it's easy.

"If he ever sacks me I think he will still be my friend."