Ferguson questions Chelsea's title stamina

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LONDON (AFP) — Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Premiership leaders Chelsea they still have plenty to do if they are to win the title.

The Londoners' 4-0 thrashing of Newcastle saw Jose Mourinho's expensively-assembled side maintain their five-point lead at the top of the table.

But the fact remains that Chelsea have only won one top-flight title in their history - way back in 1955 when they clinched the old First Division championship.

Their record is in marked contrast to that of United and Arsenal who have enjoyed a monopoly of the Premiership crown since Blackburn interrupted their combined dominance in 1995.

"Chelsea will have a blip - they will lose games, and it is then a case of how their players react," Ferguson said...