Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti admits he's "less confident" about their title chances after defeat at Tottenham. Manchester United could be back at the summit by the time Ancelotti's men kick-off against Stoke next Sunday after Sir Alex Ferguson's men defeated rivals City then saw Spurs win 2-1 against the Blues.

The results also mean Spurs are back in the Champions League places, with their victory over Arsenal in midweek backed up with goals from Jermain Defoe and Gareth Bale, while Chelsea had John Terry dismissed before pulling one back through Frank Lampard.

"We had a problem with soft defence," said Ancelotti.

"We didn't put pressure on the ball. Lampard scored at the end but when we lost Terry it was impossible to recover the game with 10 against 11."

Chelsea know they will win their first title since 2006 if they defeat Stoke, Liverpool and Wigan.

"We know what we have to do in the next three games," Ancelotti said.

"We must not have a panic now. We are top of the league with only three games left so every team wants to be in our place.

"We have two at home and one difficult game away. We can be the best again. A one-point lead is not bad at this stage of the season.

"I am always confident. I am less confident than yesterday but we are still in the best position."