Sir Alex Ferguson says the Premier League title race is not over despite Manchester United holding a six-point lead with four games left.
His team's closest challengers are Chelsea on 67 points, with Arsenal three points further back in third.
"There is still drama ahead. Two months ago everyone was looking at these two games as league deciders. They probably are now," said United manager Ferguson.
"The teams at the top will drop points, including Chelsea.
"If we get to the last home game [against Blackpool] needing to win it to win the league, I would be happy with that."
After the Chelsea match, United are away at Blackburn on 14 May and then finish with the visit of Blackpool eight days later.
"The slant I seemed to be getting is that Arsenal and Chelsea are expecting to win these games and change the top of the league," stated Ferguson.
"Why can't we win these matches? Surely, given the form we are in, we can.
"It is not going to be any easier for Arsenal or Chelsea than it is for us. These are difficult games."
If Chelsea beat Tottenham on Saturday and United lose at Arsenal, the Blues could go top if they win at Old Trafford.
A draw for United on Sunday would rule out such a prospect, although Ferguson is more interested in winning.
"A point away from home at Arsenal is not the worst point - but that is not what we are going down there looking for," he commented.
United will arrive high on confidence following Tuesday's 2-0 win at Schalke in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
Only an unthinkable three-goal home defeat in the second leg on 4 May can deny the Red Devils a place in the final, where they are likely to meet Barcelona after the Catalans beat Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Ferguson expects to have midfielder Darren Fletcher available following a virus, while top-scorer Dimitar Berbatov has recovered from a minor groin strain.
But Ferguson may opt to continue with Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez in attack, with the pair having struck up a superb partnership.
"Wayne's form has been fantastic," the Scot added. "He and Javier have been a revelation in the last few weeks. It has given us all great hope."
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