The Blues lost 2-1 at Tottenham on Saturday after Jermain Defoe's penalty and a Gareth Bale strike condemned them to defeat at White Hart Lane.

Chelsea, who had captain John Terry sent off after he had given away the spot-kick for the first goal, got one back through Frank Lampard but it was not enough.

``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.

Harry Redknapp was delighted with a result that moved them into the final Champions League spot.

He said: ``I still think it's going to be close. Villa and Liverpool have it all to do to catch us but certainly Man City have still got a great chance. We have still got to go to City.''

Paul Scholes' injury-time header saw Manchester United beat local rivals Manchester City at Eastlands to narrow the gap at the top of the table and Sir Alex Ferguson could not hide his delight after seeing his side score an injury-time winner against City for the third time this season.

He said: ``Derbies are derbies and the way we have won has given our supporters great excitement. To do it that way on City's own ground is a great result for us.''

Mancini hopes his side will bounce back from the disappointment and go on to secure fourth place - they currently lie two points behind Spurs but will host the Londoners in their penultimate game of the season.

``I am sorry for my players and the supporters but we played a good game," said the Italian. It does not change anything because we can still get fourth position."

A late winner from Tim Cahill keep Everton's hopes of European football alive with a 3-2 victory at Blackburn. The Toffees were inspired by midfield maestro Mikel Arteta, leading manager David Moyes to describe the Spaniard as being "on another planet".

He ``I thought we played some really outstanding football and the first 20 minutes I thought it was scintillating how we played.

``I thought Arteta was on a different planet today. He was magnificent."

But opposite number Sam Allardyce was not so happy, insisting Arteta should have been sent off after poking Rovers midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen in the eye.

``He has poked him in the eye, it is clear and plain for everyone to see,'' said the Rovers boss.

``The rules are clear - you can't mess with anyone's face and that is pretty dangerous. It is a red card."

Birmingham and Hull played out a goalless draw at St Andrew's in a result that does little to help the Tigers' survival chances, while fellow strugglers Burnley were beaten 2-1 at Sunderland.

Two late goals from Matty Taylor saw Bolton come from behind to beat Stoke 2-1 while Fulham against Wolves ended goalless.