We can catch Manchester United and win the title – Chelsea defender David Luiz

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David Luiz has fired out a warning to rivals Manchester United by saying that Chelsea are out to beat Sir Alex Ferguson‘s side in Europe, having been paired in the Champions League quarter-finals, and by mounting a late bid to retain the Premier League title.

Luiz scored the opener in the 2-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday, which took Chelsea to within nine points of United with a game in hand and a trip to Old Trafford still to come.

And the Brazilian defender, who joined in the January transfer window from Portuguese side Benfica for a fee in the region of £21 million, reckons the Blues can close the gap to the top.

“We want to do everything this season,” Luiz told the London Evening Standard.

“We want to catch United in the Premier League and beat them in the Champions League. We have to believe – we can win the title.

“There are still many games and a lot of points to play for. I can’t play in the Champions League because I am cup-tied but I am very close to the team. The happiness of my team-mates will be my happiness if they do well.

“I am really delighted that the fans have taken to me so soon but the best thing is that the team are in a good way. I always work hard and like to help the team.

“Of course, when the team are doing well it is much easier. It has become easy for me to settle in because the players and the manager have helped me.”