Lampard - Didier's top Drog

Deadly duo back in business

By Elliot Ball   Last updated: 28th December 2008

Lampard - Didier's top Drog

Lampard and Drogba: Reunited

Didier is one of the best strikers in the world and it will worry defenders that he's fit again

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Frank Lampard reckons the return of team-mate Didier Drogba will fire Chelsea to Premier League glory.

Chelsea's greatest double act has been reunited - Drogba and Lampard are back in tandem and in the goals too.

The prolific partnership of 202 goals has already inspired two Premier League titles, two Carling Cups, an FA Cup and a Champions League final appearance, and Lampard is convinced more glory is set to follow.

"Didier is one of the best strikers in the world and it will worry defenders that he's fit again. But it's great news for us - especially for me," the midfielder told the News of the World.

"I've made a bit of a niche with him as a front man and me scoring a lot of goals. He has such a huge presence as a player. The ball sticks to him and he holds people off for you to arrive.

"So now we've got the top scorer in the Premier League in Nicolas Anelka and Drogba, one of the best in the world. If those two are fit and both firing we'll be very happy."

Drogba's first league start of the season saw the lethal marksman and his midfield maestro net a goal a piece as they humbled basement boys West Brom at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day.

It was Lampard's first goal in 11 games, but even after a barren spell the 30-year-old still feels he is on course for another 20-goal season.

He added: "As a midfielder it shouldn't be about how many goals but halfway through the season nine goals isn't bad and my form's been good."

Tough

Chelsea make the short trip to Craven Cottage on Sunday as they square up against Fulham and Lampard wants the goals to keep coming.

"We tend to play Fulham at Christmas and they give us a tough game. They are organised and at home are winning games."

The England midfielder feels the often decisive festive fixtures will not prove as conclusive in the title race this season however.

"It won't be a turning point this year. It's too tight and too many teams are in it," Lampard said

"You'll have to wait until later in the season to see how it develops.

"We must put a run of wins together and get back to our strongest home form.

"If you get into that zone where you are winning then you can keep a winning mentality and not let it slip. Now would be a good time to do that.

Confidence

"We have taken a lot of flak but we can't be bothered by it. We must be inspired by it and show it on the pitch.

"We believe we'll win the title but I bet Liverpool do, Man United do and Arsenal do. You have to believe or you have no chance.

"People question Liverpool because they've not won it recently but the same was said about us when we first won it.

"We need to remember the little details that made us win it. It is about winning when you're not playing well, not letting in silly goals when you are winning.

"But you only know the important moments when you look back at the end."