Vincent Kompany has warned Chelsea that Manchester City are ready to go the distance in the title race. Last weekend's 1-1 draw between the top two at Stamford Bridge maintained Chelsea's five-point lead with 15 games to play.
"This is just such a usual situation for us," the City captain told Sky Sports News HQ. "Five points behind in January or February? Big deal.
"We feel very comfortable, we've been in this position many times before. We don't get over-excited, we don't get over-confident or too desperate, either. I can't remember ever leading.
"I'd love to be 20 points clear, but it is what it is. Fair play to Chelsea if they win every game until the end of the season - by all means, win the league. But there'll be some tricky games coming up, and we're better in those moments."
Kompany rates that 2012 success against Sir Alex Ferguson-era United as a major achievement, but he acknowledges the quality in a Chelsea side that had not dropped a point at home until Saturday.
"I think Chelsea now look solid, like they know what they're doing. They have experience and a lot of great players, but we have it too."
