Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti knows they could end Arsenal's title hopes on Sunday.

Chelsea, the leaders who are a point ahead of United, will open up a five-point lead over Arsenal, who are third, if they win at the KC Stadium this evening, a comfortable gap that would give them some room to manoeuvre when Arsene Wenger’s side visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

“It is a big gap,” Ancelotti said. “If we win this game [this evening], we then have the possibility to win against them on Sunday. If this happens then Arsenal has to run for third place.

“It is a good moment. We’re playing really well, there is confidence in our play and I am happy with this because now is a very important part of the season. We will soon be starting the Champions League again so it is important to stay top of the league.”