Runaway Premier League leaders Chelsea have blitzed their way to
five successive wins, hitting 21 goals and conceding one.
Some cynics believe that record is down to the quality of the
opposition - Blackpool were their latest victims on Sunday.
But Malouda is relishing the next two league games with City and
the Gunners.
The six-goal French winger, 30, said: "People don't believe what
we've done so far has been great because they say we've had easy
matches.
"So maybe these games will show we are ready for any kind of
opposition.
"It could be an opportunity to prove we are the champions and
will defend our title at any price."
City recorded a shock double over the Blues last season but
Malouda said: "Those defeats could be an extra motivation for
us.
"City have improved their squad. Our challenge is to win there -
their players will see this as a chance to show they are ready to
fight for the title."
Arsenal's 'Invincibles' went the 2003-04 season unbeaten. But
Malouda said: "If we lose one game and become champions, I'd take
that. We are not trying to copy Arsenal."