In pictures: Newcastle United v Chelsea

Rejuvenated Michael Owen shows he's no lightweight striker as he turns the lights out on Michael Ballack's attempt to win the ball

Didier Drogba pulls up looking as though he's in pain after being dispossessed by Steven Taylor and Joey Barton

After his match-winning Champions League exploits, Didier Drogba ploughs a lonely furrow up front for Chelsea in the first half. He's limited to hopeful punts from distance which fly high into the crowd

John Terry is on hand to clear off the line from Michael Owen's effort after Obafemi Martins and Mark Viduka threaten Chelsea's title ambitions in the first half

Kevin Keegan and Terry McDermott share some pearls of wisdom with Premier League new boy Avram Grant

Chelsea begin the second half like true title contenders. Midfield general Michael Ballack rises above Alan Smith to nod Drogba's free kick into the bottom corner

Alan Smith is left in Michael Essien's wake as the Ghanaian rampages forward down the flank

French star Florent Malouda steers in Chelsea's second goal and sets up a Premier League title showdown with Manchester United on the final day of the season. Both sides are level on 84 points but United have a vastly superior goal difference. Chelsea boss Avram Grant will be praying his rivals slip up away to Wigan while his players overcome Bolton at home