Arsenal will host Chelsea at the Emirates this Saturday as both teams look to continue their undefeated run in the Premier League. Arsenal have become quite a force at home, and have only conceded 2 goals in the league in 5 games.
Chelsea, currently top of the table, have been equally impressive, and it will be interesting to see how they approach the game. Will they attack or travel to the Emirates and park the proverbial bus?
It remains to be seen, but with the attacking talent Chelsea and Arsenal both have, it is set to be a thrilling encounter.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429
Expected starting line up:
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lukas-Podolski-c22896, Gervinho, Olivier Giroud.
First choice keeper Szczesny is still out injured, and with Mannone’s impressive form as of late, manager Arsene Wenger will not be concerned. However, he does face a selection headache when it comes to choosing his centre-half pairing.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Laurent-Koscielny-c21742 made his first start, scoring the equalizer and having an excellent second half.
It is likely the Frenchman will be restricted to the bench, along with the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Andrei-Arshavin-c5771.
The midfield will have the usual trio of Arteta, Cazorla and Diaby. All three players have been immense of late, combining to form what could be arguably the best midfield in the league.
Up front, Olivier Giroud will start as striker, with Podolski and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gervinho-c14755 on the wings. The Frenchman finally opened his Arsenal account against Coventry in the league cup, and will be looking to add to his tally and lower the pressure on his shoulders.
Arsenal have a strong squad, with pace and attacking flair, that on paper might not be as good as that of Chelsea’s, but can oust them on any given day.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786
Expected starting line-up:
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Eden-Hazard-c11863, Ryan Bertrand, Fernando Torres.
Chelsea’s line up features a host of big names, with many waiting on the bench. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Victor-Moses-c36075 to call upon if the need arises.
Captain John Terry has been handed a 4-match ban following the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Anton-Ferdinand-c6260 incident, but will still be able to play as the ruling comes into effect after the appeal expiry date. Chelsea don’t have any other sort of injuries, and have a pretty strong
squad.
The midfield will have the usual trio of Lampard, Mata and Mikel. The impressive Hazard will play on the right and will have Bertrand to assist him. Both wingers will try and create chances for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 form.
Prediction
Chelsea are the stronger of the two sides on paper, but Arsenal have the most fluid midfield, with a solid backline capable of holding any team at bay. Giroud will be key in the physical battles up front, and along with Podolski, I expect Arsenal to cause
Chelsea a lot of problems on the day.
I predict a 2-1 score line to the Gunners, with Podolski and Gervinho with the goals.
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