By Emeka Blast 
Didier Drogba: Chelsea Always Finds a Way to Surprise
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has made a bold prediction, declaring the Blues as unstoppable contenders for the 2025/26 Premier League title following their dominant performances in the season’s opening matches. In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports on August 22, 2025, the former Ivorian striker, whose iconic tenure at Chelsea included four Premier League titles and a Champions League triumph, praised the team’s recent 3-0 thrashing of West Ham United, suggesting they held back from an even bigger scoreline out of “pity.”
“To me, Chelsea played that match with pity,” Drogba said, reflecting on the August 21 clash at the London Stadium, where goals from Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, and Enzo Fernandez sealed a commanding victory. “If they had played the way they did against PSG [in the UEFA Champions League], I don’t think West Ham would have been able to withstand the number of goals Chelsea could have scored. I believe no club will be able to stop Chelsea from lifting the Premier League trophy this season.”
Drogba’s confidence stems from Chelsea’s scintillating form under manager Enzo Maresca, who has overseen an unbeaten start to the campaign, including a 4-1 demolition of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on August 18. The Blues’ attacking prowess, bolstered by new signings and a revitalized squad, has drawn comparisons to their 2004–05 title-winning season. “What many people fail to understand is that, unlike other tournaments, no single club can keep winning the Premier League every year,” Drogba added. “And this year, Chelsea is going to be the champions.”
The statement has electrified fans, with #ChelseaChampions trending on X. @CFCBluesHub tweeted, “Drogba says Chelsea will win the Premier League! King Didier knows! 🔵 #CFC,” while @NaijaGist posted, “Drogba backs Chelsea for the title. West Ham got off easy! #PremierLeague2025.” However, skeptics like @TruthSeekerNG cautioned, “Drogba’s hyping Chelsea, but it’s early days. Arsenal and City won’t roll over. #EPL.” Pundit Jamie Carragher, speaking on Sky Sports, tempered the excitement, noting, “Chelsea look strong, but let’s not crown them in August.”
Chelsea’s resurgence follows a turbulent 2024/25 season, where they finished sixth. Maresca’s tactical overhaul, emphasizing fluid attacking play and defensive solidity, has yielded seven goals in their first two Premier League matches. The team’s depth, with stars like Palmer, Jackson, and new signing Pedro Neto, has analysts buzzing. The Sun reported that bookmakers have slashed Chelsea’s title odds to 4/1, trailing only Manchester City (2/1) and Arsenal (3/1).
Drogba, now 47 and a global ambassador for Chelsea, also praised the club’s unpredictability. “Chelsea is a club that surprises everyone,” he said, citing their history of defying expectations, from the 2012 Champions League win to their 2016/17 title under Antonio Conte. His endorsement has galvanized supporters, with @PulseSportsNG tweeting, “Drogba’s word is gold! Chelsea’s season to shine? 🏆 #BlueIsTheColour.”
