Source: Team_Talk
Italian media salute Ancelotti
Italy's media gave a big salute to Carlo Ancelotti after he guided Chelsea to an 8-0 romp over Wigan which clinched the Premier League title.[LNB] Yesterday's demolition of Wigan on the last day of the season left the Blues one point clear of Manchester United in the standings.[LNB]Gazzetta dello Sport highlighted Ancelotti's achievement by putting a photograph of the former AC Milan manager holding the trophy on their front page.[LNB]"King Charles of England; no Italian coach had ever won the Premier League title. Ancelotti champion in his debut year," read its headline.[LNB]The Italian guided the Blues to their first Premier League crown since 2006, when Chelsea were coached by Jose Mourinho.[LNB]Ancelotti could also lead the Stamford Bridge club to the double if they beat Portsmouth in the FA Cup final on Saturday.[LNB]"Ancelotti triumph," was Corriere dello Sport's headline. "He is the first Italian to win the Premier League."[LNB]Turin-based Tuttosport also hailed the Italian tactician.[LNB]"Ancelotti, oh yes, the Premier is his," read its headline.[LNB]National newspaper La Repubblica not only showered praise on Ancelotti but lauded the club for playing an attacking style of football.[LNB]Chelsea set a new record for the number of goals scored in the Premier League with 103, five more than that established by Manchester United in 2000.[LNB]Four times this season, Ancelotti's side won by 7-0 scorelines and they surpassed that with yesterday's avalanche of goals.[LNB]The Blues also beat United home and away with the 2-1 success at Old Trafford during the crucial run-in.[LNB]"Ancelotti triumphs in his first try," was La Repubblica's headline.[LNB]"Vedi, vini, vici: Carlo Ancelotti conquers England in his first try and becomes king of London."[LNB]