Sir Alex Ferguson hopes to again play first this weekend will allow Manchester United to put more pressure on his rival Chelsea.

Sir Alex Ferguson hopes to again play first this weekend will allow Manchester United to put more pressure on his rival Chelsea.

United closed the gap at the top of the Premier League preceded by a single point after last weekend's derby win at Manchester City Chelsea defeat at Tottenham Hotspur.

The champions are back in action this first weekend, when the spores Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime Welcome Home Chelsea Stoke City on Sunday afternoon.

Ferguson believes it may be to nerves in the Chelsea team and he is for his players, who can take an advantage they need an unprecedented fourth title.
Pressure

"Chelsea has many experienced players, but the pressure is at this time of year to come," said Ferguson.

"Some players get nervous. No question, know that

"I do not know whether to take advantage of this time of year, the first or second. We know we must win and that's the important thing. "

United count on Chelsea fall for points in their last three games, with the trip to Liverpool next week identified as the most probable date, Carlo Ancelotti may slip into the top of the page.

Ferguson has a tough test for the Blues at Anfield will be, but the Red Devils boss wants to concentrate on this weekend, the game plans.

He added: "Everything you need to watch this match. If we were at Anfield, we would look to be a tough game. Anyone who does.

"But first we have two games on weekends, so we have to answer this and we hope to navigate."