Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins has admitted the Blues will take on Premier League title rivals Manchester United full of confidence after thrashing Aston Villa 7-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men gave their title hopes, and their goal difference, a significant boost following Saturday’s demolition of Villa, however United’s 4-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers means the champions remain top of the table by a point.
Next weekend sees the Blues head to Old Trafford in a match which could go a long way to deciding the Premier League title and Wilkins admits the west Londoners are up for the challenge.
“We will go to Manchester United with the utmost confidence because we are playing good football, defending well and attacking with pace and power," Wilkins told Press Association Sport.
"We are looking a good side again.
"I am not sure what message it [beating Aston Villa 7-1] sends out, but as far as we are concerned in the camp, we are delighted with the way things are going.”
The 53-year-old also conceded he believed the title race could still be decided on the final day of the season and predicted more twists and turns to come.
"We are playing some very good football and the work ethic is absolutely top draw,” he added.
"We have a group of winners. The goal difference is in our favour but I still think there are many more twists and turns to come and I think it will go to the wire.
"The guys were first class. They played some lovely football and scored some very good goals and their work ethic was first class.
"The winning is the most important part but is always nice to score lots of goals."
Chelsea saw Frank Lampard hit four against their FA Cup semi-final opponents, while Florent Malouda scored twice and Salomon Kalou completed the rout.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men gave their title hopes, and their goal difference, a significant boost following Saturday’s demolition of Villa, however United’s 4-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers means the champions remain top of the table by a point.
Next weekend sees the Blues head to Old Trafford in a match which could go a long way to deciding the Premier League title and Wilkins admits the west Londoners are up for the challenge.
“We will go to Manchester United with the utmost confidence because we are playing good football, defending well and attacking with pace and power," Wilkins told Press Association Sport.
"We are looking a good side again.
"I am not sure what message it [beating Aston Villa 7-1] sends out, but as far as we are concerned in the camp, we are delighted with the way things are going.”
The 53-year-old also conceded he believed the title race could still be decided on the final day of the season and predicted more twists and turns to come.
"We are playing some very good football and the work ethic is absolutely top draw,” he added.
"We have a group of winners. The goal difference is in our favour but I still think there are many more twists and turns to come and I think it will go to the wire.
"The guys were first class. They played some lovely football and scored some very good goals and their work ethic was first class.
"The winning is the most important part but is always nice to score lots of goals."
Chelsea saw Frank Lampard hit four against their FA Cup semi-final opponents, while Florent Malouda scored twice and Salomon Kalou completed the rout.
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