FRANK Lampard has warned Manchester United that the title race is far from over after Chelsea fought back to beat Arsenal 2-1 in their crucial Barclays Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge, writes Adrian Curtis.
Chelsea's title aspirations looked dead and buried when Bacary Sagna headed the Gunners in front in the 59th minute but Arsene Wenger's side had not banked on the determination of hero Didier Drogba.
The Ivory Coast striker scored twice in eight m
inutes to overturn Arsenal's advantage and leave Chelsea in second place, five points behind leaders Manchester United.
With Sir Alex Ferguson's side yet to play at Stamford Bridge, Lampard insisted: "United have to come here so basically we have to try to win all our games and if we can beat United and they drop points then we have got a chance, it is as simple as that.
"It is far from over. Manchester United know that and we know that but it is important that we try to win our games in the meantime before we play them.
"The win was very important. We were 1-0 down and had we lost we would have been virtually out of the race. We knew that. That is why we dug in so hard and pulled it round. The spirit of the lads, especially at 1-0 down, was fantastic."
Drogba's double demonstrated the striker is beginning to find his best form again. "It was Didier at his best," said Lampard. "
We always know when you have Didier in your team he is going to be a big threat."
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