Drogba played poorly but taking him off was bad move

LAST season’s exit from the Carling Cup was also followed by a loss away at Eastlands – a phase which saw only one win in seven games – I hope there are no Groundhogs around this season.

Ancelotti’s substitutions sometimes confuse me. It was evident to anyone watching the game on Saturday that City’s tactics were negating Ramires and his style of play – he looked exposed and lightweight and most of us thought he would be replaced quickly.

So Mikel’s exit was met with mass shaking of heads in the Chelsea stand.