Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed talk of a Chelsea crisis (4/7 favourites to win the title with ToteSport) following more dropped points at home to Everton on Saturday.
Ancelotti was asked after the 3-3 draw at Stamford Bridge whether he felt his side were in a mini-crisis as they struggle for form, with the high-scoring game leaving the Blues without a win in four.

But the Italian coach rejected any talk of a slump, insisting the draw was down to basic defensive mistakes.

“Who can say we are in crisis?” asked Ancelotti. “I don’t think so. I want to be objective and when I look at the game and the way we played I saw that my team played very well.

“We didn’t win because of mistakes at set-pieces. But we played very well for 90 minutes with intensity and good concentration.

“We created a lot of chances to score and were unlucky today. I am happy because Chelsea played very well for 90 minutes, (but) I am unhappy with the result. I didn’t have to say anything to my players because they did the maximum.

Everton, meanwhile, gave a fantastic account of themselves considering the injuries which had decimated David Moyes’ side and the Scot paid tribute to his players’ efforts in London.

“For the team that we brought here today to get a result was top notch,” he said.  “To come to what is probably the best team in the league with the players we have missing and draw is a great effort.

“We know were up against it at the moment but when we get players back we’ll be a match for most teams.”