Apology earns Drogba place against Gunners

Didier Drogba has retained his place in the Chelsea side for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at fourth-placed Arsenal.

Apology earns Drogba place against Gunners
Sun, 10 May, 2009 - 16:30

Didier Drogba has retained his place in the Chelsea side for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at fourth-placed Arsenal.

The Ivory Coast striker was at the centre of controversy for his furious reaction following Chelsea’s midweek Champions League exit to Barcelona, which could yet land him with a disciplinary charge from UEFA.

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