London - Carlo Ancelotti believes Chelsea are capable of running away with the Premier League title race if they maintain focus in the aftermath of their impressive 3-0 victory at Arsenal.
Ancelotti's side opened up a five point lead at the top of the table thanks to Didier Drogba's double strike and a Thomas Vermaelen own goal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
The Blues are firmly in control of the fight for the English title after five consecutive league victories and Ancelotti admits it is possible they could keep up their impressive pace for the rest of the season.
Wins over reigning champions United, Liverpool and now Arsenal suggest the Italian could be right.
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'The Blues are firmly in control of the fight for the English title' But Ancelotti was wise enough to couch his claim in a warning that his players cannot afford to rest on their laurels after defeats at Wigan and Aston Villa earlier this season showed what can happen if they take their eye off the ball.
"We know very well our possibilities. We can win every game but if we don't have concentration we can lose every game. We have to pay attention and maintain good behaviour in our work," Ancelotti said.
"We started the season believing we can win the title. Our objective is to stay in all the competitions until the end of the season. Then after that, if we can win things, we will try to do it.
"When I signed a contract with Chelsea, I believed we could win something."
After ruthlessly demolishing the Gunners, Chelsea are now 11 points clear of their London rivals, whose title hopes look all but over for another year.
'Arsenal gradually lost belief and ran out of ideas' Ancelotti refused to write off Arsene Wenger's team, preferring instead to concentrate on his own team's ambitions.
"It is not so important for me if Arsenal can return to the top," he said. "It is more important that Chelsea continue to play like this, with determination and concentration."
The Blues, now unbeaten in nine matches in all competitions, are increasingly carrying the look of champions elect.
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