Vital victory in 'key game' for Chelsea

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti admitted he has always been prepared for the club's Barclays Premier League title bid to go right down to the final weekend.

The 2-0 win over Liverpool ensured Chelsea remained in pole position to win their first championship for four years and the Blues have a one-point advantage heading into the final weekend.

"I am happy. It was the key game I think for the fight for the title and we played very well," said the Italian.

"We deserved to win. It was a little bit difficult in the first half but in the second half we did better.

"It was an important performance. There was a lot of pressure on this game and on us but we had a good control of our emotion.

"I always said the title would be decided at the end of the season and I [still] think so.

"Now the team is fit and showing good personality we have to train for a week and wait."