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    Chelsea fans' optimism that Ancelotti could emulate Jose Mourinho in wresting the Premier League trophy away from Old Trafford will have been encouraged by the fact that, three months into his first season in England, the Italian has now master-minded wins over both United and Liverpool. "That is important ... But we lost against Wigan and Aston Villa. This means every game is the same. It is always three points and we have to maintain concentration against Manchester United, against all teams. It was very difficult to beat Manchester, the match was very balanced for 90 minutes and it was difficult for both teams to create chances to score. Sometimes we lost with the set plays, this time we won." The set play that decided Sunday's match was a 76th-minute freekick awarded to Chelsea after referee Martin Atkinson -- mistakenly -- judged that Darren Fletcher, who had been outstanding for United, had fouled Ashley Cole close to the left touchline. Full Article at Sydney Morning Herald
    That is important ... But we lost against Wigan and Aston Villa. This means every game is the same. It is always three points and we have to maintain concentration against Manchester United, against all teams. It was very difficult to beat Manchester, the match was very balanced for 90 minutes and it was difficult for both teams to create chances to score. Sometimes we lost with the set plays, this time we won.
    Carlo Ancelotti Carlo Ancelotti SOURCE: Sydney Morning Herald 1 month ago