LONDON (AP) Chelsea inflicted Liverpool's third loss of the Premier League season on Sunday to reclaim first place from Manchester United and seriously undermine the Reds' hopes of a first championship crown in 20 years.
Nicolas Anelka and Florent Malouda scored in the second half to secure a 2-0 victory that gives Chelsea a two-point lead over United, which dropped points Saturday when it drew at home with Sunderland.
"We lost to Wigan, so it was important to win today and beat a direct opponent for the title," Drogba said. "Tactically it was a very good game for both teams. It's good to go to the international break with these points and be top of the league."
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