Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti bans Double talk as warns players: We can still blow it!

16 April 2010 16:57
Fired warning: Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti[LNB]Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has banned any talk of the Double and says his side can still blow their chances of winning the Barclays Premier League title.[LNB]The Blues hold a four-point lead over nearest rivals Manchester United ahead of the trip against Tottenham at White Hart Lane. They also meet Portsmouth in the FA Cup final at Wembley next month.[LNB]But Ancelotti has told his players that nothing is certain yet and warned them to stay focused on the job of winning their last four League games.[LNB]The Italian believes that United are not out the championship yet as Sir Alex Ferguson's side prepare for the Manchester derby against City on Saturday.[LNB]'It's very easy to keep the players focused,' said Ancelotti. 'I don't have to work on their focus and motivation any more.[LNB]'We never speak about the double. That's not the right way to prepare at all.[LNB]'It is not a formality we will win the title. We have to play very important and difficult games and we have to pay attention.[LNB] Back in training: Chelsea defender Ashley Cole will return against Tottenham[LNB]'We want to maintain the same gap from Manchester United. But we have to be ready.[LNB]'We are working to win both the League and the FA Cup. We are involved in both and in a very good position, but nothing is decided.[LNB]'I've been working in football for 30 years and it's never sure until you have won. For now, we've not won.'[LNB]Ancelotti is boosted by the return of England left-back Ashley Cole, who broke his ankle against Everton on February 10, but has recovered sufficiently to be included in the squad. [LNB] Ashley Cole boost for Chelsea as defender storms back from ankle injury to face Spurs Joe Cole: I don't care about England - I just want to win the title with ChelseaCHELSEA FC

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