article_snippet.sent: The uplifting victory in last weekend's Manchester derby has come at a price.
article_snippet.sent: All of a sudden, Manchester United's chances of extending an impressive run of six straight Premier League wins by becoming the first top-flight team to win away at Chelsea this season look decidedly slimmer.
article_snippet.sent: With Chelsea holding an eight-point lead and a game in hand over United, Van Gaal is experienced enough to know that even victory is unlikely to make any difference in the title race. '
article_snippet.sent: The fact is that we are behind Chelsea. '
article_snippet.sent: But, all right, we have to play against we are behind Chelsea and so do Arsenal
article_snippet.sent: so we can lay pressure on Chelsea's shoulders.
article_snippet.sent: but I think that Chelsea will be satisfied with a draw.'
article_snippet.sent: When you are second or third you can play the Champions League, but a title is more fixed and you have your name on your name.