Fergie not surprised by Blues’ Italian job

CARLO ANCELOTTI’S impressive start to life at Chelsea has not surprised Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

The pair lock horns for the first time in Premier League combat at Stamford Bridge tomorrow when United look to leapfrog Chelsea, who have established a two-point lead at the top of the table.

Chelsea’s start is more noteworthy given Ancelotti’s only previous experience of the English game was as an opposition player or coach although even then he usually came out on top, including two meetings between United and AC Milan.