Mikel Silvestre is confident Arsenal can maintain their title challenge down to the wire.

The experienced Frenchman, who was part of several title-winning squads at Manchester United, is optimistic the Gunners can overhaul both his former club and Chelsea.

"I think we're still in the race and that's important," Silvestre, who has made just five Premier League appearances this season, told Sky Sports News.

"We are nearly in March and that's when things are going to be decided. As long as we are in it, we will fight until the end."