Ancelotti salutes inspirational Terry

LONDON: Carlo Ancelotti paid tribute to John Terry's inspirational leadership after the Chelsea captain put aside his off-field problems to help the Blues secure a crucial 2-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday.

Terry gave a commanding performance and set up Didier Drogba's first-half goal just two days after being sensationally stripped of the England captaincy as a result of his alleged affair with the ex-girlfriend of international teammate Wayne Bridge.

The centerback savored an emotional celebration at the end as he threw his shirt into the crowd before hugging Ancelotti on the touchline.