Ancelotti: fear factor missing

CARLO ANCELOTTI admits Chelsea no longer have the confident aura which saw them race clear at the top of the Premier League at the beginning of the season.

The Chelsea manager, who has seen his side lose three of their last four league games, will take his team to Newcastle tomorrow still missing the experience of John Terry, Frank Lampard and Michael Essien.

Terry is expected to return next week after the pain from a nerve problem subsided in his leg, while Lampard will also be back in full training after a recurring groin injury. Essien, however, is suspended.