Chelsea will be just three points off the top of the table if they manage to beat league leaders Arsenal at Stamford Bridge later today.
Enzo Maresca has been praised for the work he is doing with the Blues this season, sitting in strong positions both domestically and in the Champions League.
Chelsea have made more team changes than any other side, and working around injury problems to the likes of Levi Colwill and Cole Palmer.
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Chelsea have been boosted by the news that Palmer is ready to return against Arsenal, with there plenty of competition for places in attack ahead of the game at Stamford Bridge.
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Enzo Maresca must start Joao Pedro vs Arsenal after excellent recent personal record
One player who also didn’t feature against Barcelona in the week was Joao Pedro. Maresca started Pedro Neto up front in order to make the most of playing against their high line.
The Brazilian has two goals in his last three Premier League starts, and is likely to be under serious consideration due to his previous record against the Gunners.
Pedro scored in both games against Arsenal for Brighton last season, and that kind of record makes him the most prolific Chelsea player against them in their squad.
Maresca has previously praised Pedro for refinding his form, and if given the chance he will be under pressure to deliver in West London.
Joao Pedro during Chelsea vs Wolves
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Serious pressure for places in attack at Chelsea
Now that Liam Delap has returned to the goals following his long injury layoff, there is plenty of competition all over the attack for the Blues.
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Estevao Willian was a nominee for man of the match against Barcelona, and is continuing to impress in the big moments when given the chance.
It is likely between him and Neto for a place on the right. The Portugal international found the net from range in this fixture last season.
Alejandro Garnacho seems to be finding his feet on the opposite wing, and looks as if he is ahead of Jamie Gittens and Tyrique George in the pecking order over there.