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Drogba struck after just three minutes when he headed home a cross from Joe Cole.

Lampard made sure of Chelsea's first home league win in four games when he beat Scott Carson from close range in first-half stoppage-time.

The Blues took just three minutes to go in front with Drogba, making his first league appearance since the end of September, heading home a cross from Joe Cole. It was the Ivorian's second goal of the season and his first in the Premier League this term.

Drogba's goal allowed Chelsea the luxury of playing without the nervousness that had accompanied their last three league games at the Bridge. A defeat by Arsenal and draws with Newcastle and West Ham had stunted their title charge in recent weeks.

Lampard should have done better in the 19th minute when Ashley Cole found him unmarked inside the Albion penalty area, but he sent his shot wide of the target.

Ten minutes before the break, Joe Cole fed namesake Ashley on the left but the defender saw his shot tipped onto the post by Carson.

Chelsea made it two in first-half injury time when Joe and Ashley Cole linked up to provide Lampard with the chance to beat Carson from close range.

Nicolas Anelka and Drogba were starting a game together for the first time this season but Scolari had kept faith with his 4-3-3 formation.

Lampard should have scored his second of the game in the 58th minute, before Drogba squandered another chance after a fabulous run from Anelka presented him with a clear-cut opportunity, but Carson saved.