LONDON:

Chelsea could be without midfielder Frank Lampard and striker Didier Drogba for the Premier League match at Manchester United on Sunday. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said Lampard was still troubled by a thigh injury and Drogba had not recovered from a knee problem.

Drogba has scored one goal in his five games for Chelsea this season, all in the Premier League, but he hasn’t played since September 2. Lampard has scored three goals in four Premier League games but has been sidelined since August 25. Drogba was the leading scorer last season with 20 goals, while Lampard contributed 14.