Two goals from Didier Drogba helped Chelsea to dominate Arsenal 2-0 Sunday and take the championship lead in English football.
The Blues have two lengths ahead of Manchester United who thrashed bottom club Portsmouth (5-0) Saturday, including a goal from Wayne Rooney, still tops the scoring charts with 21 achievements.
Chelsea has 58 points against 56 for MU.
The Ivorian striker struck twice in the eighth and 23rd minutes to seal the defeat of the Gunners are third with seven points in the Red Devils.