Chelsea welcomes Arsenal to Stamford Bridge in this weekend’s big clash. Can the Gunners somehow find a way to stop the rampaging Blues?
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Talk about entertainment in the Barclay’s Premier League. Last weekend saw a phenomenal number of jaw-dropping goals from the likes of Steven Gerrard, Phil Jagielka, Wayne Rooney, Eden Dzeko, Graziano Pelle and Charlie Austin.
Caught your breath yet? Because this weekend will be another breathless affair, with Chelsea vs Arsenal headlining the football action.
The Big Match: Chelsea vs Arsenal (Sun, 9.05pm)
Chelsea and Arsenal might be the only two unbeaten sides left in the Premier League, but their form coming into the match cannot be any more contrasting.
The Blues look relentless in their title pursuit with a three-point lead at the top of the table, with five wins and a draw, after only six matches in.
The Gunners, on the other hand, only have two wins out of six, and are wounded. Captain Mikel Arteta and talisman Aaron Ramsey are out, while Jack Wilshere is a major doubt coming into the game.
Add these to the long-term absentees, Mathieu Debuchy, Olivier Giroud and even Theo Walcott, and it means that the Gunners have it all to do in this tie.
Now, add all this to the unsavoury reminder that the last time the Gunners visited Stamford Bridge, they suffered a 6-0 thrashing.
Not to forget, a certain Cesc Fabregas will be facing his former club, so it just might be a very long evening for the Arsenal faithful.
Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Arsenal
Other Matches:
Manchester United vs Everton
This is a huge test for Manchester United as Everton did a remarkable double over them last season. Then again, many other clubs did the
same too.
But it’s a different United this time round, plus the Toffees haven’t started the season well themselves. It all depends on how United’s kamikaze defending copes with the might of Romelu Lukaku. Plus, they have to do it without club captain and former Everton boy Wayne Rooney, who was sent off in the last game.
Prediction: Manchester Utd 2-1 Everton
Liverpool vs West Brom
Without a win since the start of the season, the Baggies have now won three games in the span of a week, having beaten Tottenham, Hull City (Capital One Cup) and Burnley.
Liverpool, on the other hand, has not won its last three Premier League matches, having lost to Aston Villa and West Ham before the Merseyside derby draw against Everton. All to do for the Reds, and they need to be at their best to see off a confident West Brom side.
Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 West Brom
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