Drogba: Henry exit means two-horse race

Thierry Henry’s Arsenal exit will ensure a two-horse race for the Barclays Premier League title between Manchester United and Chelsea, according to Blues striker Didier Drogba.

Henry, the Gunners’ main source of goals in recent years and former club captain, has joined Barcelona in a £16m deal.

Drogba, whose goals kept Chelsea in the hunt for last season’s title and who scored the matchwinner in a disappointing FA Cup final against United, told the News of the World: “The exit of Henry to Barcelona is good news for us – it means that there is one less rival in Chelsea’s way.

“And Arsenal have a serious problem because Henry’s absence is a very complicated issue to resolve.

“For us this one rare change means it will be Chelsea and United fighting for the Premiership again.”

Drogba also denied reports linking him with a move to European champions AC Milan, adding: “Milan? What a good club, they are the champions of Europe. But I have spoken to nobody.

“I only know what I read in the press but there is no problem with my contract with Chelsea. My deal is clear and no bother to me.”