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"The plan was to keep it tight in the opening 10 minutes but that plan went out of the window," he said. "I am disappointed, obviously.
"Some teams have taken us for granted but the champions didn't. Some of their movement was a bit different, I had not seen that before and it caused my players problems.
"They have a fantastic team here. They are world class. Well done to Chelsea."I've seen some football in my life but the way they played was a real credit to Mr. Ancelotti and their players. Hairs that I thought I'd lost were standing up at some of their football.
"Blackpool improved after the break and could have reduced their arrears, but DJ Campbell saw an effort cleared off the line.
Ashley Cole, Drogba, Malouda and Kalou all wasted chances to extend Chelsea's lead further as the champions had to settle for four.