Ancelotti’s thoughts turning to Anfield

CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti says he is ready for a potential title showdown at Anfield next Sunday after seeing his team return to the top of the Premier League with only two fixtures to go.

Chelsea, now one point clear with a significantly better goal difference, can clinch the title ahead of Manchester United if they win on Merseyside next week and their rivals fail to follow suit against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

It is a mouthwatering prospect for fans of the London club who haven’t seen their team crowned champions since 2006. And although the championship could still go to the final day, when Chelsea play at home to Wigan and United host Stoke, the Blues are now strong favourites to break Alex Ferguson’s three-year grip on the trophy.