These players are not worthy of wearing the shirts of Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham, West Ham, Hull, Aston Villa and Man City.

Phillip Degen (Liverpool)

Why this guy was ever purchased is a mystery as complex and pointless as The Da Vinci Code.

With 6 matches played and 18 points earned, Chelsea remain the only unbeaten side in the Premiership. And while one could argue that the Blues haven't been tested by top rated clubs this season as yet, 3 goals and quality display of football Sunday against Spurs no doubt added to the confident air surrounding Stamford Bridge.

In Henry Winter's excellent piece on Carlo Ancelotti for the the Telegraph today, there is plenty of insight into the man who has Chelsea atop the table with a perfect record and finally moving on from Jose Mourinho's legacy, and that's all fine and good, but if you've ever wondered to yourself what Carlo Ancelotti thinks about Florent Malouda and John Obi Mikel's taste in music, you've finally got an answer:

"I am used to players who are very focused so when I came to England it was a big surprise because in our dressing room there is music.

Big derby wins over the weekend from Chelsea (over Spurs) and Manchester United (over Man City) have left the two teams in the pole position in the English Premier League.
Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack raves about the influence of Carlo Ancelotti to the Telegraph, and about the two-team race between his side and their rivals from Manchester.

It's a witch hunt I tell you! Wait...wrong one. A @#$%ing disgrace! Chelsea Football Club have been banned by FIFA - not UEFA, it's important to note - from the registeration of new players for one year for once again illegaly tapping up a player (remember Cashley?) and inducing him to break his contract.

Of the 20 clubs in the English Premier League, only 8 have English managers. Four clubs have Scottish managers, and there are two each from Spain, Italy, and Wales. Here is the complete list of Premier League managers by nationality:

8 - England: Sam Allardyce (Bolton), Gary Megson (Bolton), Roy Hodgson (Fulham), Phil Brown (Hull City), Paul Hart (Portsmouth), Steve Bruce (Sunderland), Harry Redknapp (Spurs), Mick McCarthy* (Wolverhampton)

4 - Scotland: Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United), Alex McLeish (Birmingham), Owen Coyne (Burnley), David Moyes (Everton)

2 - Italy: Carlo Ancelotti (Chelsea), Gianfranco Zola (West Ham)

2 - Spain: Rafael Benitez (Liverpool), Roberto Martinez (Wigan)

2 - Wales: Mark Hughes (Manchester City), Tony Pulis (Stoke City)

1 - France: Arsene Wenger (Arsenal)

1 - Northern Ireland: Martin O'Neill (Aston Villa)

*Mick McCarthy was born in England, but played internationally for the Republic of Ireland.

Chelsea supporters know all too well the defensive contribution made by one Didier Drogba. What we weren't aware of was the Drogs' Jesus-like view of himself in this light.

"I often sacrifice myself for the good of the team," Drogba said, where and to whom I have no idea.

Chelsea 1-0 Porto French striker Nicolas Anelka's second-half goal maintained Carlo Ancelotti's unbeaten streak as Chelsea manager. A through-ball from Salomon Kalou gave Anelka a clean run for a one-on-one with goalkeeper Helton who saved the striker's first effort but the follow-up shot gave the Londoners the lead and a winning start in the Champions League.

Wigan secured a shock victory over Carlo Ancelotti's table topping Chelsea side.

1-0 Bramble

1-1 Drogba

Skipper gives fellow players wake up call

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John Terry has launched a scathing attack on his Chelsea team-mates for not fighting hard enough in their defeat to Wigan.

The previously unbeaten Blues were stunned by Roberto Martinez's side at the weekend after slumping to a surprise 3-1 loss.

While their rivals have been slow to get out of the gates this Premiership season, Chelsea have flown out and don't look like slowing down. A 3-0 win over Burnley this weekend maintained Chelsea's 100% start to the season, and results aside their play suggests that Chelsea are favorites to win the 2009/10 Premier League campaign.

Milan vs. Inter

Could the Derby della Madonnina, the first big derby of the 09-10 season in any European league, live up to the hype? Inter came into the game favorites to win the scudetto after mostly adding to the squad that has won the Serie A four years running. AC Milan did not add much in the offseason, and suffered the huge losses of Carlo Ancelotti, Paolo Maldini and Kaka.

So with all the press coverage of the FIFA statement that came out the other day and Chelsea considering their appeal, its put a slant on the focus of the Carlo Ancelotti for this coming season. Chelsea are known to field their strongest sides in the League Cup ever since Jose Mourinho came to the club in the 2004/5 season when we went onto win the competition.

By Gareth Freeman

United's own start to the season may not have been as impressive as it could have been. Granted they've won three out of four but the loss to Burnley was as big a shock as we've had all season and the manner in which they defeated Arsenal was not as convincing as perhaps it could have been.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is ready make a shock move for Chelsea defender Alex as he bids to boost his defensive options at Anfield.
The Brazil international is out of contract at Stamford Bridge next summer and, as a free agent, is attracting a number of high-profile clubs.
Sportsmail understands that the 27-year-old wants a longer deal than the two-year extension offered by Chelsea.

Europe's finest clubs will take to the pitch on Tuesday in what is considered one of the most extravagant football competitions – the Uefa Champions League. European action is back after a lengthy summer break and champions Barcelona will look to add another title in their trophy cabinet as they start their campaign against Inter Milan at the San Siro on Wednesday.

This is my take on Football365.com weekly winners and losers column after week five in the Premier League.

Winners

Manchester City
While the actions of Emmanuel Adebayor' got all the attention this weekend, this was a huge statement win for Manchester City.

This is my take on Football365.com weekly winners and losers column after week five in the Premier League.

Winners

Manchester City
While the actions of Emmanuel Adebayor' got all the attention this weekend, this was a huge statement win for Manchester City.

Reliable centre back is considering his options.

According to a report in The Daily Mail, English giants Liverpool and German powerhouse Bayern Munich are closely monitoring the situation of Chelsea centre-back Alex.

The strong defender's current deal is due to expire in the summer of 2010, and the 27-year-old reportedly wants a longer deal than the two-year extension offered by the Blues.

Chelsea have won quite a few titles during Roman Abramovich's reign but Champions League title remains just a dream, at least for the time being. The famous penalty miss by John Terry denied them the coveted title two years back but the Blues are now looking really well under new boss Carlo Ancelotti, who admitted the Champions League title was the main objective this season.

Tonight Chelsea take on Porto in the Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti will take the reigns as Chelsea coach for the first time in the Champions League competition and tonight he has a weakened squad to choose from. Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa are both banned following the outcome of the Barcelona enquiry last season.

Rafa should seriously consider this deal.

According to a report in The Daily Mail, English giants Liverpool and German powerhouse Bayern Munich are closely monitoring the situation of Chelsea centre-back Alex.

The strong defender's current deal is due to expire in the summer of 2010, and the 27-year-old reportedly wants a longer deal than the two-year extension offered by the Blues.

Chelsea announced today Peter Kenyon will resign his role as chief executive of the club at the end of next month. Following his full-time departure on Oct. 31, Kenyon will remain with the club as a non-executive director for an unspecified amount of time.

"I am extremely proud of my time at Chelsea and of the friendships I have forged with everyone here," Kenyon said.

No love lost!

Chelsea's Joe Cole will not be involved as boss Carlo Ancelotti is saving him for the Carling Cup match with QPR.

Didier Drogba and Jose Bowsingwa will both return to the side after their Champions League suspensions.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has a dilemma in goal as he has to decide between fit again Heurelho Gomes or current number one Carlo Cudicini.

.With half a dozen games gone already in the Premier League this season it seems remarkable that there have been very few drawn matches – just four draws from a total of 56 games to the end of the weekend Sunday 20th September. Stoke City in tenth place have been involved in half of the drawn [...]

Anyone see that new Matt Damon movie...? Anyways:

• Real Madrid's transfers have them in crazy debt.
  
• Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti wants new deals for Joe Cole and Nicolas Anelka.
  
• Arsenal reconsidering a move for Chamakh.
  
• Viduka's Aussie move is unlikely.

Didier Drogba is facing a spell on the sidelines regardless of the results of a scan on the Chelsea striker's right calf last night.
Carlo Ancelotti hopes that Drogba is merely suffering from severe cramp after being carried off on a stretcher during the second half of Sunday's 3-0 win at home to Tottenham Hotspur, but the manager was planning on resting him for the next three matches in any case.

Chelsea are enjoying one of the best starts of the season in their history and they are already looking like serious title contenders in both Premiership and Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti's side are winning games with ease and their performances have been very impressive lately but they have been looking a bit low on numbers considering all the competitions they've entered.

The matches to watch after you realize Andrei Arshavin is physically incapable of not making goofy faces. Or looking like a 12-year-old.

Saturday

Wigan v Chelsea at DW Stadium Coming off a 4-0 loss to Arsenal, Wigan are looking to take on the impossible challenge of stealing points off Carlo Ancelotti's still perfect reign at Chelsea.

FIFA has hit Chelsea with an astonishing transfer ban that will stop manager Carlo Ancelotti signing players until January 2011.

The punishment is for luring 16-year-old Gael Kakuta from Lens in the summer of 2007.

Lens, who lodged a complaint with FIFA when Kakuta signed for Chelsea two years ago, wanted £4.

You don't win anything in September but you can lose things and that is why the pressure is on at the top already.
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez remains adamant that two defeats in the first four games - and that narrow squeak past Bolton - will not affect the Anfield outfit's hopes of finally ending that title drought.

I don't know about you, but the first I heard of Chelsea's now infamous transfer ban yes, I'm still referring to it as now infamous was via the internet. Well, the Guardian more specifically.

Well, it turns out I'm not alone. Our fearless leader found out the same way.

"I saw it on the internet," Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is quoted as saying in the Guardian.

The latest Serie A season is now three games in and although it is of course too early to make any firm predictions, some clear markers have already been laid down. Before the close of the window it was Juventus who took the lead as the big spenders in Italy, bringing in a number of players to strengthen the squad, not least of all the Brazilian Diego from Werder Bremen for £21.

Will interest from supposed suitors materialize?

Salomon Kalou has refused to reveal whether he plans to sign a new contract at Chelsea.

The Blues are keen to tie the Ivorian forward down on fresh terms as his current deal is set to expire next summer.

The 24-year-old has spent the last three years at Stamford Bridge, and has matured into a fine attacking talent.

God. Not again.

It's that time. Time for the Champions League - and all the frustration it brings with it.

Today not only represents the beginning of Chelsea's march toward Madrid with a home date against Porto, it also marks the 10th anniversary of the club's debut in the famed European competition.

. Chelsea won their Champions League opener against FC Porto through a lone goal scored by Nicolas Anelka. The game began in emphatic fashion as the Blues began in front of their fans, while the Portuguese side managed to bring the physical side of their game to the fore. It took some time for the west London [.

With 6 matches played and 18 points earned, Chelsea remain the only unbeaten side in the Premiership. And while one could argue that the Blues haven't been tested by top rated clubs this season as yet, 3 goals and quality display of football Sunday against Spurs no doubt added to the confident air surrounding Stamford Bridge.

Ancelotti admits confusion at Wigan performance.

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Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti demanded a response from his team after their first defeat of the season at Wigan.

The Blues face a Champions League match on Wednesday with Cypriots Apoel Nicosia, then play Liverpool on Sunday.

I couldn't believe my ears when I heard Chelsea's perfect start to the season had come to an end... to none other than the mighty WIGAN!? Anyway, I'm almost certain Chelsea couldn't work it out either given that their manager Carlo Ancelotti curses them all in Italian when he's pissed ..

1. Chelsea are beatable after all. 2. And Wigan are capable of beating one of the Big Four after all. I don't think too many people would have backed them to break their 34 game duck against Carlo Ancelotti's unbeaten side. 3. One little slip and suddenly Manchester United are top again. You'll have to watch them, [.