Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed the psychological mind-games that so often erupt amongst the Premier League contenders.

The Italian is aware of last season's war of words between Rafael Benitez and Sir Alex Ferguson, conducted while Liverpool and Manchester United were battling it out for the title.

Ancelotti was forced to play mental games of his own while in charge of AC Milan, who played in the shadow of local rivals Inter and their boss Jose Mourinho last campaign.

However, he is determined there will not be a repeat of that during his first season in England.

"I have respect for all of the Premier League managers, but I don't care about these mind games," he said. "It happens all over the world, exactly the same thing.

"Little things worry little minds. What I worry about is getting the team ready, preparing the team to beat my opponents, to win against Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal."

Ancelotti has, however, warned his rivals his team mean business this season on the domestic front and in Europe.

"(We want to win) the Premier League or the Champions League, or maybe even both," he added.

"It won't be easy but we will try to do it."