Blues Talk: The Aftermath of Chelsea's Wigan Athletic Disaster

Speaking to a few Chelsea fans, they would have you believe Chelsea's season had just ended. Some were calling Ancelotti's head, while others simply believed the ref was on some sort of one man mission to bring Chelsea down.

The reality of it all though, is that Chelsea lost a Premier League match to a very good, hard-working Wigan side—a mere three points were lost in a season that consists of 38 matches.

Chelsea came into the match boasting the only remaining 100 percent record in the league. Carlo Ancelotti had indeed started his Chelsea career impressively. Players were confident, fans were buoyant, and everybody associated with Chelsea was generally enjoying the season, thus far.

However, it was the general consensus that a defeat or a bad performance was due sooner or later.

Ancelotti had gone on record before the match and stated that Chelsea were not invincible. Though he was speaking the truth, it was definitely ill-advised as the very first match after he made those comments, Chelsea lost!

Obviously Wigan was not the place they expected to lose, but if Chelsea are going to have a bad day at the office then I'd rather it was at Wigan than Manchester United or Liverpool.

Chelsea have a great opportunity on Wednesday to bounce back, and I don't think they could have asked for a better game on Sunday to show everyone what they are made of. Yes, being without Big Pete is a shame but Hilario (or Turnbull) will have all week to focus on the game, watch the video's, and get into a bit more intensive training.

John Terry has already read the riot act so I am certain that Liverpool will be sitting thinking they could not be coming to the Bridge at a worse time. It's normally difficult for them anyway, but now they face a team with something to prove.

Since the match, Captain Terry (as mentioned), Drogba, and Cech have voiced their concerns over the performance or certain events that occurred within the match. 

Big Pete questioned the sending off decision.

"We played very badly," Cech told his personal website. "We were not going along with the tasks we had set before the match. In the second half our performance improved, we equalised but then the penalty came. 

"The penalty call was too strict," added Cech. "It surprised me that I was sent off, because I was not the last player. Ashley Cole was running behind my back."

I have to say I agree with the big man to a certain extent. I mean, it was definitely a penalty. There is no getting away from the fact that Rodallega was tripped and technically Cech has no case as it was a sending off offence, but did Almunia get sent off when he brought Rooney down at Old Trafford? No. Was the Celtic keeper sent off when he was adjudged to have brought down Eduardo? No.

Referees in general seem to have been using their discretion in these circumstances, judging the award of a penalty as harsh enough punishment. From that perspective, Cech certainly has a case.

Meanwhile, Drogba stated that it was his worst personal performance.

"We didn't play very well," he told the Evening Standard. "We lost all the battles, all the duels. We didn't win anything. We were poor.

"This is the worst game I have played in since I have been at Chelsea. We need to think about it, correct what was wrong and try to go again.

"We equalised just after half-time and we were trying to improve our game, but then there was the penalty and a red card, which I think was a bit harsh.

"Still with 10 players we had the chance to make it 2-2, but we didn't do it. There was a lot of space and they used the pitch very well, they deserved to win."

While acknowledging that Wigan deserved their win is commendable, has he already forgotten his pathetic display on that fateful night at Old Trafford last season?

As a new week begins, this weekend's shock events must be put aside while a new task presents itself. A potential banana skin fixture that could turn into a potential tricky match is on the cards, as Chelsea travel to Cyprus to face the unknown prospect of Apoel Nicosea.

That is followed by the blockbuster encounter with league rivals Liverpool on Sunday.

If there were ever a time for the players to step and prove themselves, this week would be it. There is a big question mark hanging over their heads.

This week Chelsea lost three points. Next week, another three points are on the line and so on and so on.