Soccer: Chelsea players trying too hard to prove themselves, says Ranieri

CLAUDIO RANIERI fears his players are trying too hard to make an impression and that it could prevent Chelsea from mounting a serious challenge to Manchester United's and Arsenal’s bids for trophies this season.

The Blues were a goal up and in control against Bolton yesterday, but once the visitors equalised Ranieri's men lost their cool and ended up losing their unbeaten home record in the Premiership this season.

Ranieri felt the result just went to prove what he has been saying all along - that Chelsea are not yet on the same level and United and Arsenal.