Chelsea edged closer to the Premier League title
with a crucial victory over Liverpool at Anfield.
An error by Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard handed Didier Drogba
a simple opening goal in the first half and Frank Lampard added
a second after the break.
The result ensured Chelsea remained in pole position to win their
first championship for four years but also finally put paid to the
Merseysiders' hopes of securing Champions League football next season.
With Manchester United a point behind before kick-off and playing
later in the day, Carlo Ancelotti's side knew anything less than
a win would hand the initiative to their rivals.
And with next week's final weekend seeing United host Stoke - Chelsea
are at home to Wigan - there was no margin for error.
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