Ancelotti not concerned about Chelsea slump

LONDON: Carlo Ancelotti insisted Chelsea's Premier League title challenge remains in robust health ahead of the busy festive period despite their sloppy 3-3 draw with Everton.

The west Londoners' aura of invincibility has taken a severe bruising in recent weeks with the club knocked out of the League Cup by Blackburn, beaten by Manchester City in the league and held to a home draw in their final Champions League group game by Apoel Nicosia.

The blip became a fully fledged slump on Saturday, when Chelsea leaked three goals from set-pieces in drawing at home to a struggling Everton and their defense once again failed to impress.