Football Update: Ancelotti Reveals Arsenal's Fear of Didier Drogba
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 boss Carlo Ancelotti claimed that Arsenal were afraid of Ivoirian striker Didier Drogba, he was speaking ahead of the big clash at Emirates Stadium. Defending champions Chelsea travel to Emirates Stadium to take on Arsenal in a top of the league
clash, which could be essential at this point in the season. The title race this season is very tight and one slip up by any of the top four clubs could mean they will no longer be in the running for the Premier League run.
Chelsea had an amazing opening to the season, the Blues continued where they left off last season, top of the league. However, after losing some of the crucial players to injuries, their weaknesses were exposed. The lack of depth in the squad became apparent
when http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Essien-c25294, Alex and Didier Drogba were out because of either injury or suspension. This will have motivated Ancelotti to bring in some new signings in the January transfer window.
Arsenal have had a similar season so far, despite a few poor performances they are still in the title race. Arsene Wenger’s side had a somewhat good start to the season; they did not have too much trouble with the smaller sides but have not yet managed to
beat one of the top sides. Injuries to players like captain Cesc Fabregas and striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380 have also played a big part in the Gunners inability to remain at the top of the league for long.
Recently Fabregas admitted that his side were afraid of losing to the big sides, since they seem to have bad luck with them. The game against Manchester United handed Arsenal a 1-0 defeat which saw them slip to third place on the table. Arsenal will be especially
afraid going into the game against Chelsea, who have one of the best strikers in the world; http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Didier-Drogba-c11044. Drogba has an incredible scoring record against Arsenal; he has found the net 13 times in 13 games.
Carlo Ancelotti understood the fear Arsene Wenger’s side had for his star striker. Drogba won the golden boot last season and despite being unwell this season, he is currently the top scorer for the club with 7 goals, along with winger http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Florent-Malouda-c13838. Ancelotti
said while speaking to reporters, “I think they are a little bit afraid of the performance of Drogba, because he's done very well against them. If Drogba plays at his best, we'll have more opportunity to win.”
After returning from his illness, Drogba showed some signs of his former self in the game against Tottenham at White Hart Lane. The Ivoirian international started on the bench, but when he was brought on in the second half, he equalized and was brilliant
otherwise, except for the missed penalty, which would have won the Blues that fixture and earned them all three points. However, they are still in contention for the Premier League crown and will give it everything against Arsenal.
Ancelotti stressed on the importance of winning the upcoming fixture against Arsenal, he said,
“We don't want that gap to widen, so it's important to obtain an important result in this game.”
Anything less than a win in the game against Arsenal could mean that the Blues will no longer be in the title race. They have only managed one win in their last seven fixtures, which means they will be six points behind league leader Manchester United
when they face the Gunners.
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