7 UP ... Carlo Ancelotti hails his stars
CARLO ANCELOTTI has told his players to forget Manchester United because it's all about them.
The Chelsea boss was buoyant after his team's 7-0 rout of Stoke at Stamford Bridge yesterday.
It put the Blues back on top by a point from United and Ancelotti then claimed the rest of the campaign is all about his team.
Ancelotti said: "The most important thing now is that the title is in our hands.
"If we win two games, we are champions. I don't have pressure now. Our destiny is in our hands, so now I am quiet and calm."
United had knocked Chelsea off top spot by beating Spurs 3-1 on Saturday - a result which left Old Trafford boss Alex Ferguson claiming the pressure was all on Chelsea.
Ancelotti though was in playful mood as he quipped: "I walked in the park yesterday while United played.
"Maybe Sir Alex Ferguson went to see a movie while we played?
"We don't need to send a message to the other teams. This is a good message for us.
"We needed a good reaction after the defeat at Tottenham last week and we did that."
Chelsea's record win in the top flight also increased their superior goal difference over United to plus eight.
The Blues travel to Liverpool and host Wigan in their final two games, while United visit Sunderland and are at home to Stoke.
But Ancelotti reckons that the League will be decided on points - with the crunch at Liverpool coming on Sunday.
He said: "I don't think goal difference will be important to decide who wins the title.
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"We have scored a lot of goals this season, I think it's 93 in the Premier League now, and that's a very good record for us.
"But we are thinking about the Liverpool game now because we're playing against a strong team.
"They're involved in the race for fourth place. It will be a very difficult match for both teams.
"I think United will be able to win their games. They have Sunderland and Stoke, and every game is a different story, but our aim is to win two games."
GAMES TO GO
CHELSEA May 2 Liverpool (a) May 9 Wigan (h)
MAN UTD May 2 Sunderland (a) May 9 Stoke (h)
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