Ranieri laughs off sack rumours

Chelsea 3 Portsmouth 0

The Chelsea manager laughed off weekend Spanish press reports that he was going to be sacked and insisted his Chelsea side were still some way behind English football's big two, Manchester United and Arsenal.

"I work very well here and will continue here," said Ranieri of the continuing speculation. "In Italy when Chelsea win, it is 'Chelsea win' or 'Abramovich win' or 'Gudjohnsen win.' When Chelsea lose it is 'Ranieri loses' but that is normal."