Chelsea defender Ivanovic isn’t ruling his side’s chances ahead of this weekend’s big Premier League fixture against Manchester United. The Red Devils are on fire in the EPL. They’ve scored 18 goals in 4 matches and a lot of thanks will need to go to Wayne Rooney for that. “[Manchester] United have started the season very well,” Ivanovic had to admit during an interview with the press. “But, if you…
Chelsea will not risk England midfielder Frank Lampard against Tottenham in their Barclays Premier League clash on Sunday because he is not match fit. The England international midfielder is back in training after groin and tendon injuries but requires match practice. Right-back Jose Bosingwa is out with a torn hamstring but left-back Ashley Cole is fit after recovering from a slight ankle knock. Rafael van der Vaart will miss out…
Carlo Ancelotti today insisted he is not on the brink of quitting as Chelsea boss. Ancelotti has told friends he is “disillusioned” with life at Stamford Bridge after assistant Ray Wilkins was sacked above his head and replaced by scout Michael Emenalo. But today the Italian maintained he is going nowhere and refuted claims he has rung the League Mangers Association for advice over his next step. Ancelotti said: “I…
For Chelsea and Carlo Ancelotti, Saturday’s game against Wolves is just another opportunity to acquire three points and continue their 100 per cent home record. The Blues will be slightly wary of a European hangover, after their comfortable 2-0 win following a long trip to Moscow — but know they should still have more than enough to beat one of the divisions strugglers. Indeed, if Ancelotti was worried about the…