O'Neill says title race is hotting up

Life under Martin O'Neill has been a world away to the inconsistency fans had to suffer prior to his arrival at Sunderland.

The Northern Irishman has only lost once in his reign, away to Tottenham Hotspur, whilst recording impressive victories such as the 1-0 win over league leaders Manchester City.

This weekend his Sunderland side travel to the Capital to take on Chelsea, a game which the Black Cats won 3-0 last season, and the 59 year old is hoping for a repeat and further dent Andre Villas Boas' dwindling title ambitions.