LONDON, (Reuters) - Chelsea secured the Premier League crown in magnificent fashion on Sunday with an 8-0 thrashing of 10-man Wigan Athletic in a party atmosphere at Stamford Bridge.


Didier Drogba scored a hat-trick to finish top of the Premier League scoring charts with 29 goals as Carlo Ancelotti's rampant side edged an intriguing title race one point above Manchester United, who beat Stoke City 4-0.

Nicolas Anelka also scored twice while Frank Lampard, Salomon Kalou and Ashley Cole were on target as Chelsea ended the season with 103 league goals, the first side to top the century mark in the top flight since Tottenham Hotspur in 1963.

Chelsea, who prevented United winning a record 19th league title and a fourth in succession, can complete the double in next week's FA Cup final against Portsmouth.

The best moment:

Golden Boot: The 32-year-old finished the campaign with 29 goals in 33 appearances

Superb perfomance by Anelka with two goal

Sweet music for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba as he completes his hat-trick

Carlo Ancelotti the champ!

Roman Abramovich happy! ^_^