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Chelsea play far better when Nicolas Anelka starts up front


Is it time Didier Drogba took a permanent place on the bench?

Nicolas Anelka celebrates in front of the Chelsea fans

Our friends at chickendinner are adamant that Nicolas Anelka should be considered Chelsea’s first-choice striker ahead of Didier Drogba but until last night it looked like Luiz Felipe Scolari disagreed.

Not only is the Frenchman the Premier League’s top-scorer, Chelsea have performed far better as a unit this season when their number 39 has started. Here is the proof:

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Posted: January 15th, 2009 by Michael Lintorn