Alex issues title warning
14 Dec 2007 - 08:08:28
Defender Alex has warned the rest of the Premier League big-guns that Chelsea believe they are back in the title race.
The Blues take on leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday with confidence high in the visitors' camp after an unbeaten run stretching back to Avram Grant's first game in charge in September.
The Brazil international has revealed his delight at the club's recent form and believes their early-season blip, which saw former boss Jose Mourinho leave, is now long forgotten.
Chelsea are currently three points behind the Gunners in third place in the table.
"We went through a very difficult period," Alex told the club's official website.
"There was great confusion for everybody. We were all very used to Mourinho and he was a great man who helped me a great deal.
"There was a lot of confusion and it did make a difference. We dropped points, particularly at home when he had some draws.
"But, gradually, we are creeping up and keeping in touch with the leaders, which is the most important thing."
