Chelsea striker Didier Drogba claims that Sundays developments
in the title race have given them a psychological advantage over
United.
After twice coming back against Everton at Goodison Park, with
Drogba grabbing the winning goal in a 3-2 victory, the Ivory Coast
striker thinks that even though United hold a two-point lead
Chelsea now hold all the cards.
We have shown we have what it takes to be champions again and I
think Manchester United know it too, he was quoted as saying in
several national newspapers.
United must have been thinking at one time on Sunday that the gap
was going to be eight points but now its only two. I believe it
was the most crucial day of the championship race.
Uniteds lead has gone from nine points to two, but the initial gap
was a false indicator as Chelsea had games in hand. In truth, in
the last six games the Blues have only picked up two more points
than the Reds.
What the weekends results have done is to ensure an interesting
few months ahead. And while United have proven to be the better
side so far in the league, that form must continue if Sir Alex's
men are to prove that again in the second half of the season
against a Chelsea side not lacking in confidence.
"Of course there are many games to go, many matches to be played
and many points to be won or lost, adds Drogba. Now though, we
have the psychological advantage. United can see we are there,
right behind them, and we are ready to be champions again.
