Di Matteo looks forward
Chelsea,
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Roberto Di Matteo has challenged Chelsea to prove they could "move on" from the Didier Drogba era in the clash at Arsenal.
The European champions travel to the Emirates Stadium for the first big test of their Barclays Premier League title credentials this season.
And they will do so for the first time since Drogba quit the club this summer after eight years in which he terrorised their north London neighbours.
The striker scored 13 goals in 14 games against Arsenal, prompting Gunners boss Arsene Wenger to declare: "I don't know if Chelsea miss him, but we don't miss him."
Drogba became the ringleader as Chelsea repeatedly bullied Wenger's men following the Ivory Coast star's arrival at Stamford Bridge. His departure has heralded a transformation in the way Chelsea play - indeed, they bear more resemblance to Arsenal now than they do to the team Drogba inspired to Champions League glory last season.
Manager Di Matteo said: "Didier Drogba has been a fantastic player for this club for many years, but we have to move on from that. That's the past. We're looking to the future now."


