Chelsea vs Arsenal preview
What distinction does a season make? For Arsenal, it transforms them from ‘also-rans’ to real title contenders. Mikel Arteta’s males are at present prime of the desk and seem like the one workforce able to stopping Pep Guardiola’s Manchester Metropolis. The Gunners have strengthened their credentials, successful 4, drawing one match scoring 13 objectives within the course of.
However, their metropolis neighbours Chelsea are at present struggling. The Blues’ troubles began when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pressured longtime proprietor Roman Abramovich to promote the golf equipment after being sanctioned by the British authorities. American businessman Todd Boehly purchased the membership. In the summertime, Chelsea would spend over € 250 million including gamers akin to Wesley Fofana (signed from Leicester), Marc Cucurella (signed from Brighton), Raheem Sterling (signed from Manchester Metropolis), and Kalidou Koulibaly (signed from Napoli).
Nonetheless, Thomas Tuchel did not ship performances which might result in his sacking. He was changed by Graham Potter, and whereas outcomes have improved, they’re nonetheless to seek out consistency. Nonetheless, now Chelsea have the proper alternative to get their season again on observe when Arsenal come visiting. Their final match in opposition to Brighton was a humiliating 4-1 loss, proving that Chelsea are nonetheless a piece in progress.
Arsenal, alternatively, are working like a well-oiled machine. The workforce shouldn’t be reliant on a specific participant, which makes them harmful. Arteta took time however has now managed to mould the Arsenal squad to his liking. Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli have added 5 objectives every, and the previous additionally has 5 assists to his title, displaying all of the traits of a whole ahead.
Nonetheless, for Arsenal to maintain their title hopes alive, they have to win even the powerful matches if they’re to be one step forward of Manchester Metropolis.
✅ 3-1 vs. Tottenham
✅ 3-2 vs. Liverpool
✅ 1-0 vs. Leeds United
🤝 1-1 vs. Southampton
✅ 5-0 vs. Nottingham ForestA really strong October for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal within the Premier League. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/DqHN1aqYOI
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Chelsea vs Arsenal workforce information
Chelsea have been removed from good this season, and aside from all of the chaos surrounding the membership, accidents have performed their half too. Presently, Chelsea solely have three accidents, however all are important gamers. Defensive midfielder N’Golo Kante, right-back Reece James, and centre-back Wesley Fofana are all on the sidelines, which has damage the workforce probably the most. Whereas Chelsea have the squad depth to interchange them, they want the standard depth. In aim, Kepa Arrizabalaga has reclaimed the number-one spot from Edouard Mendy after some distinctive performances.
Predicted Chelsea line-up: Arrizabalaga; Chalobah, Silva, Cucurella’ Sterling, Kovacic, Loftus-Cheek, Pulisic; Havertz, Mount, Aubameyang
However, Arsenal’s damage issues are the identical as Chelsea’s however not as extreme. The workforce are lacking Oleksandr Zinchenko, Emile Smith Rowe, and Mohamed Elneny. And aside from Zinchenko, Arsenal have the gamers that may substitute the opposite two offering the identical stage of high quality. Arteta has perfected the system and now has gamers who can implement his techniques to the phrase.
Predicted Arsenal line-up: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tierney; Thomas, Odegaard, Xhaka; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
Gamechangers
For Chelsea, the most important drawback has been the dearth of a prime goalscorer. It’s confirmed by the truth that their prime gamers are Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling, who each have three objectives to their title. However, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, who was signed as a alternative for the departing Romelu Lukaku, has solely scored as soon as. Their creativity has additionally suffered consequently, with Marc Cucurella and Thiago Silva being the highest help supplier with two every.
Defensively they’ve been higher, conceding 15 objectives, the third-best within the league. Nonetheless, the assault must step up, and Mason Mount and Kai Havertz would be the crucial game-changers in that case.
◎ vs. PSV Eindhoven (UEL)
◉ vs. Nottingham Forest (PL)
◉ vs. FC Zürich (UEL)
◎ vs. Chelsea (PL)
◉ vs. Brighton (LC)
◎ vs. Wolves (PL)Arsenal’s remaining fixtures earlier than the FIFA World Cup. 🔴 pic.twitter.com/xWNUwaSpQ5
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Nonetheless, Arsenal don’t have any subject discovering game-changers, which is one purpose opposition groups have discovered it powerful to comprise them. Bukayo Saka, Jesus, and Martinelli have shaped an ideal triumvirate within the assault. They’ve been ably supported by Martin Odegaard, Thomas and Xhaka, who’ve continued to feed them with high quality via balls.
In defence, William Saliba has been relegated, changing into the chief of the backline. With the Frenchman in defence, Arsenal have conceded 11 objectives, one of the best document within the league.
Chelsea vs Arsenal predictions
Whereas each groups could be trying to get all three factors, Chelsea are extra determined for a win in the event that they need to preserve tempo for the highest 4 locations. Moreover, a win over their neighbours, who’re additionally league leaders, will function a lift they should get their season again on observe.
Nonetheless, doing so in opposition to an in-form Arsenal aspect is not any imply job. The Gunners are on prime of their sport and have the gamers to at the very least eke out a draw at Stamford Bridge.
FootTheBall predicts a 2-2 draw.
