Blues move closer to title

Champions Chelsea moved another step closer to retaining their Premiership title with a gritty 2-1 win at West Brom.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2006 - 17:00

Champions Chelsea moved another step closer to retaining their Premiership title with a gritty 2-1 win at West Brom.

Didier Drogba put Jose Mourinho’s side in front at The Hawthorns, and Joe Cole doubled the lead before Kanu’s late consolation made for a nervy final few minutes.

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