Newcastle United midfielder Geremi has said sympathy for former club Chelsea will go out of the window when the two clubs meet at St James` Park.
Although a Newcastle win next Monday could end the Blues` title hopes, the Cameroon international is determined to help his present employers to victory.
"I`m sorry for Chelsea but that`s football," he told BBC Radio Newcastle.
"Football is funny because we are not going to let them come to win. We have to give
them a good game and enjoy it."
The Magpies extended their unbeaten run to seven games with Saturday`s 2-2 comeback at West Ham and Geremi believes the visit of Chelsea presents a perfect chance to assess their recent improvement.
"It`s the last game at home, in front of our fans, against one of the big teams," he said.
"We`ve been playing well in the last few weeks and it`s a big opportunity to send a message, it`s a big test for us to see how far we can go."
