The Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck looks disapprovingly at West Ham co-owner David Sullivan in the directors box Photograph: Tom JenkinsJust past the quarter of an hour mark, an unmarked Alex rises high to power a header into the West Ham net to give The Blues the lead Photograph: Tom JenkinsAlex celebrates his goal with Florent Malouda who supplied the crossPhotograph: Tom Jenkins
The in-form Drogba demonstrates a piece of exquisite control Photograph: Tom JenkinsDidier Drogba places the ball for a free-kick. In all Premier League matches today a special red ball is being used that promotes Aids charities. Players, including Drogba, and officials are also wearing red laces for the charity Photograph: Tom JenkinsOn the half hour mark Scott Parker equalises for the Hammers. From 25 yards out the former Chelsea player launches an absolute pearler of a half-volley over a helpless Ross Turnbull in the Chelsea goal Photograph: Tom JenkinsThis time Robert Green gets his fingers to an Alex header to deny the Chelsea defender another goalPhotograph: Tom JenkinsFrank Lampard battles with Valon BehramiPhotograph: Tom JenkinsDrogba is pulled back by Jonathan Spector in the area but the ref didn't give a penaltyPhotograph: Tom JenkinsScott Parker beats Joe Cole to the ballPhotograph: Tom JenkinsAfter 56 minutes Drogba gives Chelsea back the lead when he nods home a Malouda cross from a couple of yards outPhotograph: Tom JenkinsJohn Terry slides in and tackles IlanPhotograph: Tom JenkinsIn the 77th minute, Florent Malouda puts the game out of West Ham's reach when he slots home Chelsea's thirdPhotograph: Tom JenkinsIn the last minute Frank Lampard fires in a fierce shot which Green can't keep hold of ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins... Drogba follows up to poke the ball home for his second goal of the game and his 27th of the season Photograph: Tom JenkinsAt the final whistle Frank Lampard gives the thumbs-up to the home fans as Stamford Bridge celebrates a convincing 4-1 victory Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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