Didier Drogba admitted Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Arsenal has given them the "belief" they can win the title. Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna had put his side ahead in the 59th minute when he headed a Cesc Fabregas corner past goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini from close range.

But Chelsea hit back through Drogba in the 73rd minute when he lashed home a loose ball at the edge of the Arsenal box following a knockdown by Frank Lampard.

Drogba then hooked in a deep cross into the box after a knock-on from Nicolas Anelka - and win it with just eight minutes left. And the Ivory Coast international, who was named man of the match, is confident his side can move forward after this result.

"I think they give the belief we can still be in the race against Manchester United," Drogba said. "Arsenal are not dead even though they lost this game. Although it is going to be difficult for them and their confidence will be hit. We played well today, it is always difficult against arsenal. But we are strong and I think we deserved the win. I hope we can win the title this year and the way we celebrated showed we believe that we can do it."