Ancelotti is content despite Villa stalemate

Carlo Ancelotti is a contented man at this stage of the season, despite his team missing a golden opportunity to open up significant daylight over its chief Premier League title rivals.

Chelsea was held to a 0-0 draw by Aston Villa on Saturday as its poor record at the venue continued.

A poor miss from French striker Nicolas Anelka cost Chelsea the chance of extending its lead to seven points, instead of the five-point advantage it has as it breaks for Champions League duty in Moscow on Wednesday.