Spurs, City and Villa will challenge big guns for title, says Chelsea's Drogba

13 August 2009 12:30
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba reckons up to seven teams will battle it out for the Premier League title this season.   The Ivory Coast star believes the English top flight has never been so competitive, with Tottenham, Manchester City and Aston Villa ready to provide a genuine challenge to the 'Big Four' of Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal.   'Since I arrived in England, I have never known an easy season,' he told French daily newspaper L'Equipe.   'The championship is more difficult each year and the one which is coming up will without doubt be the most difficult.   'Now there are more teams capable of fighting for the title.' On cash-rich Manchester City, who have spent big especially on their forward line this summer, Drogba added: 'They have the means. Even if I think they will need a bit more time before beating the teams in the 'Big Four', you must count on them this season, without forgetting Aston Villa and Tottenham.    

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