Fergie and Wenger in bed together

Last updated : 04 January 2005 By Paul Lagan
Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have joined forces in an attempt to undermine Chelsea's title run-in.
Speaking before their games tonight, both the managers, have taken a pop at Chelsea's staying power.

Fergie was first up: "Chelsea have been carrying a bit of luck but over a season these things even themselves out," said the Scot.

He added: "I think it has been proven that teams can lose their way towards the end of the season because it has happened to us.

"Chelsea know they will drop points. It is how they handle it at the time that matters."

"They have also not suffered the injuries like ourselves and Arsenal have."

Wenger comes up with his considered opinion about another club - not for the first time: "It is a difficult psychological challenge to deal with when you (are)leading, especially when the chasing clubs behind you are strong," he said.

"When you are in front and everyone says you have already won the title you have to face up to the prospect that you can only lose it from there.

"If you watch Chelsea's recent games it looks as if it has not been so easy for them.

"They had the decisions going for them at Liverpool on Saturday but I am surprised to see so many people have already declared them as champions."

So there you have it. Chelsea, as per usual, just get on with winning games and let the other managers worry about their positions.

What do you think? Who has declared Chelsea champions?
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