Chelsea tackle Arsenal on the Emirates on Sunday afternoon in an enormous London derby, and Paul Merson has given his prediction.
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The Blues have drawn their final two Premier League video games towards Leeds and Burnley, and ideally must get one thing out of this recreation.
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Will probably be the fourth assembly between the 2 sides this season, with the Premier league recreation ending 1-1 at Stamford Bridge, and Arsenal successful each legs of the Carabao Cup semi last.
Paul Merson makes Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction
Chelsea’s final win towards Arsenal got here at The Emirates again in 2021, and a win wouldn’t solely damage their rivals title probabilities, it will additionally give their hopes of Champions League qualification an enormous enhance.
The Blues are set be with out Marc Cucurella, while
Chelsea haven’t overwhelmed Arsenal since 2021. (Photograph by Clive Mason/Getty Pictures)
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and the Blues will little doubt be up towards it on Sunday afternoon.
Chelsea confirmed underneath Enzo Maresca they had been aggressive within the massive video games, nevertheless it stays to be seen if it.s the identical with Liam Rosenior, and Merson has given his prediction.
“Large recreation. We noticed within the Carabao Cup how Chelsea parked the bus,” he instructed
“I feel Chelsea can’t afford to do this once more. They need to go for it on this one. If Aston Villa, Liverpool and Manchester United win like I predicted, Chelsea are underneath critical stress.
“Chelsea let in a objective each week with out fail! It was a very dangerous consequence towards Burnley final weekend. I count on Chelsea to be a risk however I can’t see them holding a clear sheet on this recreation.”
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Liam Rosenior faces robust run of fixtures
After coming via a transfer beneficial run of fixtures with 4 wins and two attracts, the Blues face a troublesome run, one thing Merson was eager to level out.
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“Aside from one or two winnable video games, the entire upcoming fixtures until the top of the season will probably be an enormous problem for Chelsea,” he added.
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“If Leeds beat Metropolis, Arsenal have a free hit right here. In any other case, they need to not lose. I imagine they’ll simply edge Chelsea and safe three factors.
“Prediction: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea.”
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