Anelka raises stakes ahead of Arsenal clash

Nicolas Anelka says winning the Premier League with Chelsea this season would eclipse the title he won with Arsenal in 1998.

The Gunners host Chelsea on Sunday looking for a win to keep up the pace with the leaders, who currently hold a five-point lead over Manchester United.

Speaking after Chelsea’s 1-0 triumph over Porto on Wednesday, Anelka said: “Winning it with Chelsea will be even than when I did it with Arsenal.”

“That will mean I’m in one of the biggest teams in the world.”

“When I won it with Arsenal I did appreciate it at the time. Sometimes you only have one chance in your life. I had this chance before and now I have a second chance to win it again.”

Arsenal are currently eight points behind Chelsea with a game in hand and Arsene Wenger will be keen for his side to get back to winning ways in the league following the 1-0 disappointment at the Stadium of Light last Saturday.

A win on Sunday would see Chelsea open up an 11-point lead over Arsenal, but Anelka remains cautious despite being top of the league.

“Anything is possible in football. Even if we’re on top and a lot of points in front of everybody, it’s possible we could make a mistake after that.”