Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is set to start for the first time in six weeks for the visit of Burnley in the Carling Cup. In the interim Nicolas Anelka seized his chance to become the club's main goalscorer with 11 strikes so far this season.

"Hopefully Didier faces quite a fight to get back into the side because that's what being at a big club is all about," said Chelsea assistant coach Ray Wilkins.

"Didier trained very well on Monday and so he's back in the squad. That's very pleasant from our situation.

"We do have Nicolas in fantastic form, so with Didier breathing down his neck to have a game it is lovely.

"I am sure there is a very healthy rivalry between the two guys as to who will score the most goals and I do think they can play together."