Drogba sends Chelsea back to top of Premiership

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 14:26 EDT - France24.com - Business

Didier Drogba struck twice as Chelsea returned to the top of the Premier League with an impressive 4-1 win over relegation-threatened West Ham on Saturday.The victory lifted Carlo Ancelotti's side a point clear of Manchester United with both teams having played 29 matches. United can reclaim top spot by beating Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday.Tottenham consolidated their hold on the final Champions League qualifying spot with a 3-1 win over Blackburn while Wolves won the day's big relegation battle, 2-1 at Burnley.

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