The One that got away?

CARLO ANCELOTTI refused to dismiss Chelsea’s title chances despite watching his side drop two vital points at Ewood Park, but admitted his side had lost their composure and now conceded the advantage to close rivals Manchester United at the top of the table.

This result could prove to be a major setback for them come the end of the season, considering they are now four points behind United with a game in hand and still third in the table.

El Hadji Diouf scored his first goal this year to salvage a draw for Blackburn after Chelsea looked to be coasting towards another three points when Didier Drogba put them ahead after just five minutes. Carlo Ancelotti’s men threatened to run riot but missed several chances to extend their lead and paid the ultimate price midway through the second half when Diouf rose above the flat-footed Paulo Ferreira to head an equaliser with his third goal of the season.