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Table-topping Blues excite Ancelotti
(China Daily)
Updated: 2009-11-02 09:52

BOLTON, England: Carlo Ancelotti said he was thrilled by Chelsea's response to their early-season setbacks after a 4-0 win over Bolton Wanderers put them two points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

The Blues lost back to back away league games against Wigan and Aston Villa to raise doubts about whether they were genuine challengers for the title.

But they have responded to the 2-1 loss at Villa with four straight wins, including 17 goals and four clean sheets.

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Ancelotti's team now has a trip to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League ahead of a crucial game against Premier League champions Manchester United.

And although Ancelotti insisted he was not looking beyond the game in Spain, he was pleased with the way the Londoners have bounced back in the league.

"It was our aim to stay top and we maintained the two points lead before this game and now we have to think about Atletico Madrid and prepare for a fantastic match against Manchester United," said Ancelotti after Chelsea made it eight goals in a matter of days against Bolton after a 4-0 midweek League Cup win.

"Usually people think about the game against Manchester United but we have another important game during the week and we want to prepare well," the Italian manager said.

"We have time to prepare for Manchester United but it's very easy to prepare for this game.

"It's a very important match but we have to maintain our concentration on the Champions League group at this moment."

AFP