Carlo welcomes cup distraction

CHELSEA may have lacked the bite Fernando Torres could provide, but they showed enough spirit to maintain their grip on the FA Cup.

The Blues’ fourth-round tie at Everton was overshadowed by their attempts to sign Liverpool’s star striker but manager Carlo Ancelotti would speak only about the players already at the club.

Questions about Torres were off limits at Goodison Park on Saturday as Chelsea turned their attention back to on-field matters and their bid to win a third successive FA Cup.