Didier Drogba: Premier League title is in our grasp after Manchester United's slip-up

12 April 2010 12:04
Didier Drogba believes Chelsea are in touching distance of winning the Barclays Premier League after rivals Manchester United's disastrous setback at Blackburn on Sunday.[LNB]United lost ground in the race for the title as Rovers held Sir Alex Ferguson's side to a 0-0 draw at Ewood Park.[LNB]The result means Ferguson's men are now a point adrift of Chelsea, who have a game in hand, with five matches remaining.[LNB] Spot on: Didier Drogba celebrates his opener against Aston Villa at Wembley[LNB]Just 24 hours earlier, Drogba helped his team close in on the Double by booking a place in the FA Cup final with a 3-0  win over Aston Villa at Wembley.[LNB]Now the Ivory Coast striker, who scored Chelsea's opener, says the championship is nearly in the grasp.[LNB]Lost ground: United boss Sir Alex Ferguson[LNB]He also says the 2-1 win over United at Old Trafford the previous weekend has given the players the confidence they need to finish the job.[LNB]Speaking ahead of Chelsea's clash at home to Bolton on Tuesday night, Drogfba said: 'It was a difficult game against Villa, there are some days where maybe you are not at your best but you are lucky to score. [LNB]'The game against Manchester is the one that gave us more belief inthe League. Now we have to focus on Tuesday's game which is going to bereally important for us.[LNB]'We will try to achieve this double. It is not easy. We have sixgames to go and we have to focus on the League, then we can think ofthe FA Cup Final.[LNB]'We want to win. Our destiny is in our hands. We just have to win our games and then nothing can stop us.'[LNB] Aston Villa 0 Chelsea 3: Only the double will do for back on track Blues skipper John Terry Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill accuses John Terry of trying to end James Milner's career CHELSEA FC

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