Chelsea moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League
after a goal in each half from Didier Drogba and Alex earned them
a vital 2-0 victory over London rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Drogba backheeled Ashley Cole's low cross into the net at the near
post five minutes before the break for his 13th goal against Arsene
Wenger's side in 11 starts.
Defender Alex settled the contest with a powerful 30-yard free-kick
in the 85th minute to hand the Gunners their second successive league
defeat.
The tempo was set when Arsenal almost took the lead in the opening
minute, with Bacary Sagna's.right-wing cross headed just wide by
Marouane Chamakh.
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