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Ex-Chelsea star Didier Drogba backs Arsenal to win Premier League title

Didier Drogba backs Arsenal to win the Premier League title as former club Chelsea are "too far behind".

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has backed Arsenal to become Premier League champions.

The Ivorian, who left Chelsea in the summer following a second spell at Stamford Bridge, has conceded that the Blues are no longer in the title race due to their poor start to the campaign.

Jose Mourinho's side, who won the title in the 2014-15 season, sit 15th in the Premier League table, 14 points behind the top spot.

Drogba believes that Manchester City will be challenging, but expects his former teammate Petr Cech to be celebrating with Arsenal come May.

"I think Manchester City will be as strong as they have been in the last few years," Drogba told Sky Sports News. "Unfortunately Chelsea are too far [behind in the title race], so I will go for my friend Petr Cech at Arsenal."

The Gunners are currently fourth in the standings, two points behind current leaders Leicester City.

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