Carlo Ancelotti : Chelsea in perfect form

Carlo Ancelotti has spoken ahead of the game against United this weekend and has told Alex Ferguson that Chelsea are in the mood to deliver a substantial blow to United's hopes of retaining the Premier League title this season.

"We are happy to play this game at this moment. I think we are doing very well, we are in good condition and we have a very good mental attitude at this moment," "It's a very important game. We will play against the second team in the Premiership, but I think that it's just a game that carries three points like the other games.

"It's important because we play against a fantastic team, but we know very well that it will be a very difficult match but also a very interesting match. Psychologically, it will not mean more." "I think Manchester United have a very good team. Like us, they are doing very well because they have qualified in the Champions League and have done very well in the Premiership. But every team is vulnerable. There is not a team that is invincible,"

"Sometimes against Ferguson I've won. Sometimes he's won. But it's not a match between Ancelotti and Ferguson. It's Chelsea against Manchester United," "I have a very good relationship with Ferguson. I think that he's one of the best coaches in the world. He won a lot of trophies. I have respect for him."


Chelsea have won all eight of their games at the Bridge this season and have only conceded in the first game of the season against Hull.

Match preview to follow!