Only Arsenal can stop us, insists Alex

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Chelsea thrashed the Gunners 3-0 at Emirates Stadium just five weeks ago but Alex still believes they can win the Premier League.

"Arsenal will give us the best challenge to us this season," said the defender. "They play well, they are playing better and always have confidence in all the games. They are at their best this season."

But the Brazilian is confident Chelsea will still come out on top because of the amount of quality players in the squad.

Alex has started just three League games this season due to injury and the form of Ricardo Carvalho but he added: "The coach has the confidence of all the players. We have a group capable of winning the Champions League and Premier League.

"It's been difficult for me because we have a good defence. But I am very happy to battle for my place, get chances to play and stay in the group.

"I am very happy to stay here, to play for Chelsea and to play more and more games. We have been playing our best football this season since I came to the club."