Chelsea finally heaved a sigh of relief as Roberto Di Matteo's men managed to secure a 1-0 victory over Stoke City in the two teams' Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.
After continuous pressing, Chelsea were finally rewarded at the 67<sup>th minute when Ivorian star Didier Drogba, who turns 34 today (11 March), netted his 100<sup>th Premier League to put the Blues in front.
Stoke City, who managed to get a player sent off at the 25<sup>th minute, defended well but they were unable to stop the Blues from taking the valuable three points of the match.
This is the Blues' second successive win under temporary manager Roberto Di Matteo.
Check out these photos capturing the best moments of the match:
Chelsea's Ramires is tackled by Stoke City's Wilson during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London.ReutersChelsea's Didier Drogba scores against Stoke City during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in LondonReutersChelsea's Ramires is tackled by Stoke City's Wilson during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London.ReutersChelsea's Terry challenges Stoke City's Walters during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London.ReutersChelsea's Ramires challenges Stoke City's Salif Diao during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London.ReutersChelsea's Kalou challenges Stoke City's Wilkinson during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London.ReutersChelsea's Kalou challenges Stoke City's Wilkinson during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London.ReutersChelsea's Drogba challenges Stoke City's Shawcross during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London.ReutersChelsea's Ramires challenges Stoke City's Wilson during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London.ReutersChelsea's interim manager Roberto Di Matteo gestures after their English Premier League soccer match against Stoke City at Stamford Bridge in London.Reuters