Drogba at the double for Blues

Chelsea looked set to join Manchester United at the top of the table after easing to a comfortable 2-0 lead at half-time

Sat, 11 Nov, 2006 - 15:55
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Chelsea looked set to join Manchester United at the top of the table after easing to a comfortable 2-0 lead at half-time

The visitors stuck doggedly to their game plan and restricted the champions early on, with Didier Drogba's header over one of few chances.

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