Luiz Felipe Scolari fears Chelsea's title hopes could go up in smoke if they lose to Man Utd.
Blues boss fears defeat at Old Trafford
Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari fears the Blues' title hopes could go up in smoke if they lose to Manchester United this weekend.
The Stamford Bridge outfit are four points ahead of the Red Devils in the Premier League ladder, although Sir Alex Ferguson's side have two games in hand.
Chelsea face one of their biggest tests this season when they go head-to-head with the Premier League champions at Old Trafford on Sunday in one of the most anticipated games of the season.
The Blues have uncharacteristically dropped points from winning positions this season under Scolari and the Brazilian tactician admits a continuation of that trend this weekend could be disastrous.
Trouble
"Lose this one and we're in trouble," admitted Scolari. "We need to beat them.
"They are four points behind but they have two games in hand and they're not against us.
"We need to win the game because we need to stay in front of them.
"We have 18 games left starting from now but if you lose three points against a direct opponent you are in trouble."
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