Dixon: 'Drogba will win Chelsea the title'
Published 23:00 21/01/10 By Darren Lewis
Kerry Dixon believes Didier Drogba is enjoying "one of those special seasons" which will inspire Chelsea to reclaim their title.
The Blues legend knows all about finding the net himself, having hit 193 for the club to make himself their second highest goal-scorer of all-time.
And he is already impressed by the attitude, belief and sheer power Drogba has shown in keeping Chelsea in the thick of the title race.
"I don't just think he is the best in the Premier League, I think he is the best in the world of his type by a distance." said Dixon.
"By that I mean he is a big, bustling, powerful striker who can frighten the life out of defenders. It takes two centre-halves or more to mark him. Samuel Eto'o is another striker like that.
"Fernando Torres on his day would be the best of the other type, very similar to Nicolas Anelka in that he is quick, he can ghost in behind, he can drop deep.
"But Drogba is the best of his type and I think he is enjoying one of those special seasons, similar to a couple years ago where he got around 33 goals.
"It remains to be seen whether Chelsea play in a 4-4-2 when he comes back from the Africa Cup of Nations, or whether they stick to the 4-3-3 they have been playing while he has been away.
"But he's already scored 19 and he is virtually unplayable on his day. It's as if he has a point to prove this season and he is proving it."
Drogba's team-matesregained the winning habit after a dodgy spell of form with a crushing 7-2 victory over Sunderland.
They also have a game in hand over table-topping Arsenal and, although the Gunners are the League's top scorers so far with 59, Chelsea are close behind with 52.
Dixon went on: "I think we win will it. We have so many people who can score goals in the side and Drogba will make the difference.
"Manchester United are not the same side without Cristiano Ronaldo's goals and Arsenal are doing well but I think they are enjoying a purple patch. I think we will win it."
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