Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester United must catch us by Christmas, says Chelsea's Salomon Kalou
Salomon Kalou believes Chelsea will have the Barclays Premier League title in the bag if Manchester United have not cut their lead by Christmas. [LNB]The Blues are five points clear of United after 10 games and Stamford Bridge striker Kalou is convinced that Sir Alex Ferguson's side cannot afford another slip. [LNB]He said: 'The goal is to be even further ahead in the Premier League by Christmas. The next month or so is a very important time of the season in relation to the title.[LNB] Warning shot: Kalou (left) has challenged United to play catch-up[LNB]'If we can still be at least five points ahead of Manchester United by Christmas, it will be a good step towards the title.' [LNB]Arsenal are level with United in the table while Manchester City are another three points further back but Kalou feels the Red Devils remain the biggest threat to Chelsea's hopes of a second straight Premier League triumph.[LNB] He added: 'Other teams will be challenging but we still see United as our main rivals. 'That's why it was important to get qualification from the Champions League group out of the way quickly. Now we can concentrate on the Premier League and the FA Cup.' [LNB]Chelsea are guaranteed a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League after Wednesday's 4-1 win over Spartak Moscow. [LNB] Stamford Bridge favourite Alex eager to stay at Chelsea for rest of his lifeAll the latest Premier League team news ahead of the weekendOnly one team can stop Chelsea this season, warns Drogba... themselves!Call me the new Essien! Cheeky Cheik Tiote states his ambition at NewcastleCHELSEA FC
