Carlo Ancelotti Denies Quitting Rumours

Carlo Ancelotti has denied that he is on the verge of quitting Chelsea.

The London club have seen their lead over the rest of the pack wiped out with another loss at the weekend, losing 1-0 to Birmingham City.

This is the side's third loss in four games and sees Manchester United, who enjoyed a 2-0 win over Wigan, pull level on twenty eight points.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of Chelsea's clash with MSK Zilina Ancelotti said: "I don't know if it's enough to clarify my position today to close these rumours and speculation.

"These rumours are totally untrue. I don't know why they came out. I didn't speak with the LMA. They called me last night when I was at home, quiet, to find out what was happening.

"These rumours are totally untrue. I have my contract until 2012, here, in this club. I've said a lot of times that I'd like to stay here.

"I love not just this club, but these players. I have a lot of confidence in these players, in this squad, so there's no reason to change my ideas. I don't know if this is enough to speak about all this.

"I think that when the team don't reach the right results, obviously the coach is under pressure. Obviously I am under pressure because I'd like Chelsea to win every game, but just this.

"I am focused on my job and to give my team, my club ... to make us play better than we are at this moment. Just this."

Chelsea are currently top of the Group F on twelve points, a comfortable six points ahead of Spartak Moscow.

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