Cahill confident Blues can make up ground in league race

Gary Cahill is focusing on the Capital One Cup semi-final second leg tomorrow night but he is also refusing to concede the Premier League title race to the Manchester clubs, insisting a triumphant run would propel Chelsea back into contention.

The Blues’ 2-1 victory over Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday left them trailing leaders Manchester United by 11 points and second place City by six with 15 games remaining.

Even interim-manager Rafael Benitez has accepted seizing City’s crown is highly unlikely, but Cahill insists they must be ready to pounce on any slip up by their rivals.