Drogba applauds Chelsea's English talent
(Reuters)
Updated: 2005-12-25 09:48

The big striker said he was still conscious of the challenge posed by United and third-placed Liverpool.

"We can be caught, anything can happen. We have to be very careful," Drogba said, adding that he considered Monday's west London derby against Fulham to be a must-win match to set the tone for four matches to be played in nine days.

Last season Chelsea won all four festive fixtures, despite predictions their foreign contingent, including Mourinho, would find the pace tough after being used to a winter break.

"I enjoyed it last year, because it's a special atmosphere with all the family coming to the stadium," Drogba said.