Sam Allardyce insists Blackburn Rovers’ draw with Chelsea was for their survival bid, and not to help Manchester United in their quest for a fourth successive title success.

El Hadji Diouf’s leveller against Carlo Ancelotti’s side does Sir Alex Ferguson’s champions a huge favour, as they now have the fate of the title in their own hands.

However, Allardyce insists doing his old pal wasn’t in his thoughts at all on Sunday, and all he was ever focused on during the 1-1 draw was another point towards Premier League safety.

"It is for us, not for Sir Alex," the Rovers boss told Sky Sports. "It was a point towards our own safety and a good performance with a result."

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