Drogba leads way for Chelsea
Lampard set up Drogba for Chelsea's first goal
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Saturday, 20, Oct 2007 05:11
Striker Didier Drogba put speculation over his Chelsea future behind him to help the Blues to a 2-0 win away to Middlesbrough.
The Ivory Coast international slotted home the opener at the Riverside before a superb free-kick from defender Alex opened his account for Avram Grant's side and secured all three points.
Portsmouth continued their impressive start to the season with a 2-0 win away to Wigan thanks to a late goals from Zimbabwe striker Benjani Mwaruwari and former Chelsea left-back Glen Johnson.
Blackburn romped to a 4-2 win over Reading at Ewood Park as Benni McCarthy did his best to smooth over his recent spat with manager Mark Hughes with two goals.
Strike partner Roque Santa Cruz and Turkish anchorman Tugay added the others for the home side while a late Kevin Doyle brace restored some respect for the Royals.
Elano proved the star of the show once again at Eastlands as the Brazilian playmaker capped a fantastic display with a precise finish to ensure a 1-0 win for Manchester City over Birmingham.
In a drab encounter at Craven Cottage Fulham held visitors Derby to a 0-0 draw after being reduced to ten men.
Defender Paul Konchesky was shown red for an apparent elbow on Craig Fagan, but the Rams lacked the firepower to exploit their man advantage.