Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is absolutely certain that midfielder Joe Cole will be at the club next season.

Cole has failed to hold down a regular starting berth since returning from a serious knee injury and his contract is due to expire this summer. The 28-year-old has been linked with a move to Manchester United after talks over a new deal stalled.

But when Ancelotti was asked to rate the chances of Cole being a Chelsea player next season, he replied "100%" - if thats right then it's almost worth sports betting on!

Reports have suggested Cole and his representatives have angered Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich with their hard-line stance over wages during contract negotiations.