Chelsea star Didier Drogba has shrugged off comparisons with Manchester United star Wayne Rooney.

Debate regarding the respective strengths of Drogba and Rooney has brought back memories of the arguments surrounding the attributes of former United star Ruud van Nistelrooy and ex-Arsenal ace Thierry Henry.

However, Drogba claims he is not bothered by the topic and thinks that his Red Devils counterpart is a 'different player'.

"It does not annoy me if people compare the two of us. I do not believe there is a best player," said the Chelsea man.

"Maybe you can be the best at a certain time, but another time it will be someone else. Rooney is unbelievable, but we are different players."