Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says Manchester United deserve their Premier League leadership due to their consistency.
The two clubs face-off tonight.
"They've played consistently," Ancelotti said, acutely aware his side have failed to do the same.
"They've only lost one league game and are playing focused, concentrated.
"That's why they're top of the table."
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