Louis Saha insists league leaders Manchester United cannot
afford to become complacent, despite a growing list of problems for
Chelsea in the title race.
United have enjoyed a fine festive period so far, extending their
lead at the top of the table to four points, with their 3-1 win
against Wigan Athletic on Boxing Day.
Chelsea have meanwhile struggled in captain John Terry's absence,
dropping two points in the 2-2 draw with Reading.
News that the England skipper faces a lengthy lay-off following
back surgery has buoyed United's hopes, but with 18 games still to
play Saha has dismissed suggestions his team have all but won the
title.
"It has been a very good Christmas," Saha told MUTV.
"We have scored six goals in two games and pulled two more points
in front of Chelsea and confidence is very high.
"The target is easy to see now, but we have to make sure we reach
it. We don't have enough points to say the job is done yet."
With key men Paul Scholes and Nemanja Vidic both suspended ahead of
Saturday's home match against The Royals, Saha is wary of Steve
Coppell's men.
"This is a long season and there are a lot of tough games coming
up," Saha continued.
"It is good to be up front but we are aware it is going to be
difficult to stay there."
United have lost seven out of nine Premiership crowns after leading
at Christmas, and Saha is not willing to write off the double
champions yet, in spite of all their problems.
"It is nice to know Chelsea are not playing well and are finding it
hard to get results but they are still up there challenging," he
added.
"The best thing for us to do is ignore them and concentrate on our
own game.
"We are playing well, scoring goals and defending well. Some of the
football we have produced has been unbelievable.
"But we have to stay focused and carry on the way we have been, and
make sure we keep picking up the points."