Ancelotti denies Blues are in cruise control

17 September 2010 15:30
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti insists they are top of the Barclays Premier League on merit even if they have yet to face any of their title rivals so far this season. Chelsea have scored 17 goals in the league this season and conceded just once in victories over West Brom, Wigan, Stoke, and West Ham. The Blues face newly promoted Blackpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday with fans expecting another goal feast. Chelsea's first real test will come away at Manchester City at the end of this month but Ancelotti maintains his team are ready for anyone. "It's an important moment now," said Ancelotti. "We have a lot of games and we don't have time to train properly, but we are ready to play against a strong team. "We have to pay attention. They are no easy games. Our moment is nice. It's good now, but we want it to continue."

Source: PA