This should be an interesting game. Both teams are coming off Premier League defeats, Chelsea having failed their first true test of the season, and Arsenal succumbing to West Brom at the Emirates. Arsenal have been impressive at times, but their record against Chelsea of late has been awful, losing the last 4 in a row and winning only twice in the last 17 meetings. Their team is not set up to beat Chelsea, who have much more power and a more settled first XI. Add to that uncertainty at the goalkeeper position and a glut of injuries and all signs point to a Chelsea win. What better way to get back on track after last weekend's defeat and Man Utd's failure to beat Sunderland yesterday.
Chelsea play without Lampard, but Arsenal will miss Fabergas more than Chelsea miss Lampard. Gilberto has been somewhat of a passenger in limited action so far, it will be interesting to see if he can make his mark this afternoon. Didier Drogba returns to the starting XI after missing the midweek game against Marseille through suspension, and being surprisingly substituted during last week's defeat at Man City. His record against Arsenal is tremendous-12 goals in 10 games. He could be the difference this afternoon, on the back of a dominant midfield platform built by the dyanamic Essien and the impressive Mikel, who has surprised me this season as I haven't been his biggest fan. Look for Anelka to shine against a wobbly Clichy as well.
Chelsea to win, 3-1 perhaps.
Sunday 3 October 2010
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