Ancelotti blames ref for shock defeat

Carlo Ancelotti has blasted the referee for Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat against Manchester City on Saturday. The result saw their lead at the top of the EPL cut to just two points after second-placed Manchester United’s 4-0 win over West Ham. The Blues took an early lead at Eastlands after an own goal by Emmanual Adebayor, who than made amends by levelling for City before Carlos Tevez hammered home a 56th minute free kick. Frank Lampard could have rescued a point for Chelsea but missed a late penalty. "It was not a good day for the referee," moaned Ancelotti afterwards. "We are disappointed. It was a tough game. We lost but that can happen."