Drogba double gives Chelsea priceless win over Arsenal

Chelsea kept alive their hopes of winning the Premier League title at the same time as severely denting Arsenal's when late goals from Didier Drogba gave them a 2-1 come-from-behind win at Stamford Bridge.

Drogba scored after 73 and 82 minutes to give Chelsea victory after Bacary Sagna had put Arsenal ahead in the 59th minute with a near-post header from a Cesc Fabregas corner.

The victory lifted Chelsea into second place on 68 points from 31 matches, as Arsenal, now without a win in five league games, slipped to third on 67 points.

Champions Manchester United maintained their lead at the top of the table when they beat Liverpool 3-0 at Old Trafford earlier on Sunday to move to 73 points. The loss left Liverpool on 59 points and out of contention.