Chelsea and Arsenal, arguably two of the biggest foes in London in the modern football era, meet in Premier League action at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
In what was a feisty battle between two young managers last time out, Mikel Arteta got the better of the now-departed Frank Lampard in a 3-1 victory.
A lot has changed since the turn of the year. The Blues, under Thomas Tuchel, need just four points from their last three games to secure a top-four finish. They are in two cup finals, with adjectives not enough to describe their rise.
Arsenal, who were projected to claim a European spot, will have to win the better part of their remaining games and hope for other results to go their way. Arteta has come under-fire for the club’s exit from the Europa League semi-finals, while consistency is something the Gunners have failed to achieve.
Recent form and fortunes paint a different picture for both these teams. The sheer mass of the London derby will add pressure on the Chelsea players despite their promising run of form.
Revenge will be on the minds of the Chelsea players who were beaten in the reverse fixture, with Tuchel tipped to brush another ‘big six’ side aside.
Credit: sportskeeda.com
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