Match Review & Predictions : Chelsea vs Arsenal

For me, this would be the match of the week definitely. Both these teams remain unbeaten in the English Premier League. Chelsea sitting comfortably on the number 1 spot for now while Arsenal is lying on the 5th spot.

The last fixture where these 2 teams played on the Stamford Bridge ground, it ended with Chelsea 6 Arsenal 0. Although it might be another high scoring game but I do feel it will not be of such a thrashing again. Chelsea do not have headaches for injuries but Arsenal do have a few key names missing through injury.

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Chelsea has the benefit in their attacking sense with Cesc Fabregas linking well with Diego Costa. Fabregas has provided Costa with key passes which led to goals. Branislav Ivanovic and John Terry have both excelled in the defensive area thus not allowing their opponents to score. This game will be played at home and I believe Mourinho would be going all out to attack and secure all 3 points. 

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Arsenal on the other hand is not consistent with their performance in the Premier League thus far. They have been winning matches some matches and then the next match they draw against their opponents. Welbeck hit his first hattrick for the Gunners during his midweek match against Galatasaray in the Champions League. He will have to prove himself week in week out in the Premier League for consistency and goals scored.

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The midfield of Mesut Oezil, Jack Wilshere and Mathieu Flamini have not been consistent too. I believe if you want to win at the Stamford Bridge, you will need the A game from all the Arsenal players. If Flamini is on his best day, he might be able to keep Costa quiet and kill off their chances of scoring. The Arsenal defense also needs attention as I believe they are adjusting to Calum Chambers who was the pre-season signing.

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My prediction for this match would be for Chelsea to win comfortably at home with the scoreline of 2-0. I believe Diego Costa will continue his run to score goals at Stamford Bridge. The only exception to this if someone can keep Fabregas and Costa at bay then Arsenal might have a chance to secure a point here. It would be a hard fought match by both the tacticians and it would definitely be something worth watching later.

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