Liverpool's Premier League struggles this season have surprised Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti.

The Anfield outfit are already 11 points adrift of Ancelotti's league leaders, who have a five-point cushion over Arsenal and Manchester United.

The Italian told Il Giornale: "United were two points behind Chelsea before our face-to-face; they have done well in the Champions League.

"Valencia, his (Ronaldo's) replacement, has great qualities and is starting to click with the well-oiled machine that is United.

"The only real disappointment (of the season) is Liverpool."

 
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