West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola says Chelsea are in the right form to overturn their first-leg deficit against Champions League opponents Inter Milan.

Zola's Hammers were dismantled by Chelsea 4-1 yesterday.

The Italian, still idolised by Blues fans, said: "I think Chelsea have got a big advantage.

"The Premier League is probably more competitive than Serie A and has got a different speed and different quality. I want to see how Inter cope with that.

"Everybody is sharper - it's as simple as that. Milan, Inter, Roma and Juventus are very good teams but not as sharp as the Premier League teams."