Leading pundits have pulled no punches as they give their predictions for Arsenal vs Chelsea at the Emirates
Arsenal and Chelsea players compete for the ball at a corner
Arsenal and Chelsea have already met three times this season(Image: Getty Images)
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Chelsea will be looking to put a dent in Arsenal's title bid when they make the short trip to the Emirates on Sunday. The Gunners had been wobbling prior to last Sunday's 4-1 mauling of beleaguered rivals Tottenham.
Mikel Arteta's side face another London derby against a Chelsea side chasing Champions League qualification under latest manager Liam Rosenior. Not so long ago, Chelsea were Arsenal's bogey side, but it's been a role reversal in recent seasons.
The Blues haven't tasted victory in their previous eight league meetings with the Gunners, recording three draws and five defeats. Arteta has no fresh injury concerns and is hopeful that Max Dowman might return to the first-team fold. Meanwhile, Kai Havertz faces a fitness test.
Reece James is fit for Chelsea but Estevao, Jamie Gittens and Marc Cucurella are all out. Romeo Lavia played a practice match in the week and could feature. Here's what some of the country's leading pundits and ex-players from both clubs expect to happen in Sunday's big game...
Ian Wright - 3-1
"I'm going to go 3-1. We’re going to murder them."
Chris Sutton - 2-0
"Arsenal will have too much nous for them and I actually think they will win pretty comfortably. I don't see them, or anyone else, pushing Arsenal close in the title race."
Paul Merson - 1-0
"Chelsea let in a goal every week without fail! I expect Chelsea to be a threat, but I can't see them keeping a clean sheet," said the Gunners legend in his Sportskeeda prediction column.
Paul Merson
Paul Merson expects his former club to get the job done(Image: Getty Images)
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Alan Smith - 2-1
"I've got Arsenal to win 2-1. It'll be interesting to gauge where Chelsea are at. I don't see them as title contenders, but who knows?"
Gary Cahill - 1-2
"I've got to back the boys. I think Chelsea will win 2-1 against Arsenal this weekend. They turn up against the big teams," said the former England defender to Sky Bet.
Gary Cahill of Chelsea acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Watford FC at Stamford Bridge
Gary Cahill thinks Chelsea can spring a surprise(Image: Getty Images)
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Paul Scholes - 0-0
"I fancy Chelsea. I think it could be 0-0. I think it will be a draw or a Chelsea win."
Roy Keane - Arsenal win
"They [Chelsea] will do something silly and get a man sent off again. Chelsea will do something daft, you watch."
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