Chelsea's Jose Mourinho Prepares For Battle With Roberto Mancini's Galatasaray

Two of the Premier League's most controversial managers of the last decade are set to do battle tonight, but in the UEFA Champions League. Mourinho is in his second spell as Chelsea manager, whereas Mancini had led Manchester City's recent charge to the top. With both teams enjoying their first season at their new club, they'll be looking to impress in the biggest soccer competition, but they'll have to get past one another to do just that. Chelsea are the hot favourites, but with players like Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder, the Turkish outfit are a threat, and on their day could surprise Chelsea.

It's a game of unique match ups for the duo, as Galatasaray's hero, Didier Drogba, was Chelsea's iconic striker a couple of years back. The veteran forward spent most of his career with the Blues, leading them to Champions League glory. Drogba worked under Jose, and Wesley likewise, as he won the trophy at Inter Milan during Jose's spell there. While there will no doubt be handshakes and hugs off the field, the teams will be warriors on it, hoping to outwit one another and push themselves in to the Champions League Quarter Finals.

Chelsea have a lot of talent at their disposal and it appears their attacking midfielder Eden Hazard will be a key player in this game. The talented Belgian has grown with each game in a Chelsea jersey and as shown before he can be the difference maker. If he plays well there should be no stopping Mourinho's blues.