Carlo Ancelotti fully expects Manchester City to challenge Chelsea for the Premier League title this season.
The Eastlands giants ended Chelsea's 100 per cent start to the season on Saturday after a 1-0 victory thanks to Carlos Tevez's solo effort.
City manager Roberto Mancini claimed on Friday that Chelsea would retain their title.
However, Ancelotti expects a genuine challenge to come from the side backed by Sheikh Mansour's millions.
"They are fantastic players, a very good squad. They can fight for the title."
Ancelotti believes his side will bounce back from the defeat at the City of Manchester Stadium.
Chelsea face a home Champions League clash against Marseille before taking on Arsenal at Stamford Bridge and then travelling to play Aston Villa, where the Blues were beaten 2-1 last season.
"We lost also last year here, it's not a good pitch for us," he said.
"But we stayed at the top of the table, every game is a big test for us.
"Strange performance, but it can happen you are not able to score, this is football.
"You have to play against a strong team with a good performance.
"If you don't play at your best it's normal you don't score a goal."
The Eastlands giants ended Chelsea's 100 per cent start to the season on Saturday after a 1-0 victory thanks to Carlos Tevez's solo effort.
City manager Roberto Mancini claimed on Friday that Chelsea would retain their title.
However, Ancelotti expects a genuine challenge to come from the side backed by Sheikh Mansour's millions.
"They are fantastic players, a very good squad. They can fight for the title."
Ancelotti believes his side will bounce back from the defeat at the City of Manchester Stadium.
Chelsea face a home Champions League clash against Marseille before taking on Arsenal at Stamford Bridge and then travelling to play Aston Villa, where the Blues were beaten 2-1 last season.
"We lost also last year here, it's not a good pitch for us," he said.
"But we stayed at the top of the table, every game is a big test for us.
"Strange performance, but it can happen you are not able to score, this is football.
"You have to play against a strong team with a good performance.
"If you don't play at your best it's normal you don't score a goal."
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