Drogba scores 2 against Arsenal to send Chelsea Top

Two goals from Didier Drogba was the difference between Chelsea and Arsenal in their premier league encounter at Stamford Bridge this afternoon. On the back of a disappointing draw with Hull City midweek, Chelsea almost but ended Arsenal’s challenge for the league with a professional 2-0 win at the Bridge. With Manchester United overwhelming bottom of the table Portsmouth 5-0 on Saturday it was important for Chelsea to put in a good performance against the Gunners. Despite the recent media pressure, Captain John Terry led his team with the professionalism we have come to expect for the Chelsea Footballing legend.

Chelsea soaked up everything Arsenal threw at them and never really looked on danger of losing any points with Drogba’s early strike, which was set up by a downward header from Terry, following a corner from the ever impressive Malouda. The second came from a breakdown in an Arsenal attack with Frank Lampard charging forward releasing Drogba as they reach the Arsenal area. Drogba then cut back inside the Arsenal defender unleashing and unstoppable shot which Almunia did well to get out of the way off.

Arsenal threatened on a couple of occasions after this but everything was comfortably dealt with by Petr Cech. Drogba almost made it a perfect day by rattling the Arsenal crossbar with another unstoppable strike, this time from a free kick some 30 yards out.

So with Arsenal now 9 points behind Chelsea, it now looks like a two horse race between current holders Manchester United and Chelsea who with the win today keep their 2 point leader over our closet rivals from the North.

With a round of midweek fixtures, Chelsea could see there lead extended at the top if they are victorious against Everton away if Unted slip up at Villa Park.

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