Source: Daily_Mail
John Obi Mikel stunned by Chelsea's fall from grace after another defeat at Birmingham
Shocked: John Obi Mikel cannot believe Chelsea lost at Birmingham - the club's worst run for eight years[LNB]John Obi Mikel admitted Chelsea were 'shocked' and 'devastated' by their worst run in the Barclays Premier League for eight years following the 1-0 defeat at Birmingham.[LNB]The Blues suffered their third defeat in four games at St Andrews on Sunday and are now only ahead of Manchester United at the top of the table due to goal difference.[LNB]Chelsea lost three matches in succession under Claudio Ranieri back in 2002 and Mikel says the whole team are stunned by their recent failures.[LNB]The Nigeria midfielder said: 'We're all just shocked. Last week we lost not playing well against Sunderland but this week we played well and created a lot of chances. We are all really really devastated, we are all really sad about the Birmingham game. We know how well we controlled the game but that's football.'[LNB]Mikel said Birmingham were lucky to win after Lee Bowyer scored in the 17th minute at St Andrews.[LNB]Mikel added: 'They had one chance and it wasn't even a chance it was just a long ball and a knockdown. It's just crazy and we don't know what to say about it.'[LNB] Chelsea V MSK Zilina: Josh McEachran set to make first-ever start as Petr Cech and Nicolas Anelka are rested I'm staying! Carlo Ancelotti insists he won't quit despite anger over Ray Wilkins dispute at Chelsea CHELSEA FC
