Blues reign supreme at top

Chelsea maintained their five-point lead over champions Arsenal today after a second-half blitz against Newcastle.

Chelsea maintained their five-point lead over champions Arsenal today after a second-half blitz against Newcastle.

Didier Drogba came off the bench at half-time to inspire the 4-0 win, setting up Frank Lampard for the opener with a deft header after 63 minutes. The Ivory Coast striker then scored himself with a confident run and finish six minutes later.

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