Malouda goal puts Blues back in the hunt

CARLO ANCELOTTI wore a look of relief after Florent Malouda’s disputed 62nd minute goal delivered Chelsea a first win in seven league games and brought an end to the club’s worst run in 11 years.

Chelsea’s performance was far from fluent and the visitors were convinced the decisive goal should have been ruled out for offside.

But for Ancelotti, the only thing that mattered was the final outcome and having finally clinched three points for the first time since November 10, the Italian was able to talk confidently about reviving his side’s challenge for the title.