Chelsea vs Arsenal: the blues will be hosting their London rivals Arsenal on Saturday evening at the Stamford Bridge. Chelsea will be likely to extend their winning to four wins on a role while the Gunners fight to maintain their position and winning record at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea won their last three games against Burnley, Fulham and Brighton which has gathered more confidence for the player ahead of the game against Arsenal.
The Blues as never won a game against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge since 2018, losing five of the games and just a draw in their last six outing with their North London rivals. The blues poor start to the 2023/2024 season has made a lot of the fans worried about their hopes of making the top four team at the end of the campaign, a win against their rivals Fulham and Brighton has gathered momentum, in the course of the international break, likes of Caicedo, Mudryk and Enzo had a good performance which they will like to show as the league continues.
Arsenal on the other hand, remains unbeaten this season in the English premier league along with top table London rival Tottenham, which will Arteta and his team will like to maintain the unbeaten run.
Chelsea vs Arsenal team news and Injury update
Armando Broja still remain injured ahead of the game, but Benoit Badiashile seems like he is going to be part of the squad to face Arsenal while Enzo Fernandez and Moses Caicedo as well as Mudryk are all gearing up for the game following their performance at the international break.
Men’s PFA youngest player Bakayo Saka who had a minor injury will be available as well as William Saliba and Leandro Trossard ahead of the journey to Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.
“It’s a big game and we know that there is a big history between the two clubs and the type of games we have played against them. It’s a very different one I think,“.
“This season, I’ve been really impressed by Chelsea, they deserve much more than what they’ve got on the table. I think what Mauricio has done in such a short time is phenomenal and we’re going to have to be at our best tomorrow”, said Mikel Arteta.
Mauricio Pochettino said “I prefer the tough fixtures. We are thinking to win tomorrow. We respect Arsenal, it’s a great team. It’s going to be tough because they are doing a great job.
“We are confident we can give our best and play a very good game.”
Pochettino has never lost a home match against Arsenal but has find the difficult to score goals against the Gunners, the game on Saturday seems to be a fight between the London teams.
