CARLO ANCELOTTI wore a look of relief after Florent Malouda’s disputed 62nd minute goal delivered Chelsea a first win in seven league games and brought an end to the club’s worst run in 11 years.

Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong hailed a strong defensive display as Roberto Mancini’s men claimed a 1-0 win over Chelsea at Eastlands this afternoon.

CHELSEA’S injury crisis deepened yesterday after the club confirmed defender Ricardo Carvalho is expected to be out of action for at least a month.

Guus Hiddink will support Didier Drogba if UEFA decide to punish the Ivorian striker over his post-match confrontation with referee Tom Henning Ovrebo and a foul-mouthed TV rant following yesterday’s Champions League semi-final exit.

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