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Frank Lampard admits Chelsea are experiencing a crisis of confidence but the England midfielder refuses to blame their slump on the exit of Ray Wilkins.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti paid tribute to departed assistant Ray Wilkins but insisted it was business as usual ahead of their Barclays Premier League clash with Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Didier Drogba's record against Arsenal was labelled as "phenomenal" by Chelsea's assistant boss Ray Wilkins after the Ivory Coast striker put the Blues on the road to victory against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea's assistant coach Ray Wilkins hailed his side's spirit as a Nicolas Anelka hat-trick rescued them from a shock FA Cup exit at Watford.