Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has admitted he is worried about the eight-point gap to Manchester City.
The Red Devils fall further behind their rivals after they lost to Chelsea 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
But despite the form of his undefeated neighbour, Mourinho believes there will be plenty of opportunities for his side to recover.
"We are worried, but there are 18 teams more worried than us because we are second," he said.
"Eight points in the Premier League is not the same in Portugal, La Liga or the Bundesliga. Yes, it is eight points but there is still a lot of play.
"I hope, feel, think and wish that in the busy festive period and new year we are going to be at maximum strength with Paul Pogba, Ibrahimovic and Marcos Rojo back."
Source: tribalfootball.com