Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti bans Double talk and warns players: We can still blow it!

By Sportsmail Reporter
Updated: 10:57 EST, 16 April 2010

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has banned any talk of the Double and says his side can still blow their chances of winning the Barclays Premier League title.

The Blues hold a four-point lead over nearest rivals Manchester United ahead of the trip against Tottenham at White Hart Lane. They also meet Portsmouth in the FA Cup final at Wembley next month.

But Ancelotti has told his players that nothing is certain yet and warned them to stay focused on the job of winning their last four League games.

The Italian believes that United are not out the championship yet as Sir Alex Ferguson's side prepare for the Manchester derby against City on Saturday.

'It's very easy to keep the players focused,' said Ancelotti. 'I don't have to work on their focus and motivation any more.

'We never speak about the double. That's not the right way to prepare at all.

'It is not a formality we will win the title. We have to play very important and difficult games and we have to pay attention.

'We want to maintain the same gap from Manchester United. But we have to be ready.

'We are working to win both the League and the FA Cup. We are involved in both and in a very good position, but nothing is decided.

'I've been working in football for 30 years and it's never sure until you have won. For now, we've not won.'

Ancelotti is boosted by the return of England left-back Ashley Cole, who broke his ankle against Everton on February 10, but has recovered sufficiently to be included in the squad.