Chelsea close in on title

CARLO ANCELOTTI is learning fast.

The Italian knew better than to believe Alex Ferguson’s mischievous suggestion that this represented an “easy” game for Chelsea and so it proved with Ancelotti’s side grateful for Nicolas Anelka’s 43rd minute goal that secured an uncomfortable, nervy victory against Bolton last night.

Anelka’s goal moved Chelsea four points clear of second placed Manchester United with four games remaining and it would take an almighty slip-up for Ancelotti’s side to concede such a convincing advantage.