Two of London’s biggest sides lock horns at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening.
Chelsea and Arsenal are currently tied on 18 points, and both sides will be targeting to take all three points.
Premier League icon Alan Shearer has given his prediction for this game.
Shearer is backing a tough midfield battle between the two sides, and has predicted a draw game.
Shearer said in his prediction for Betfair via Metro: “Chelsea head into their match with Arsenal above the Gunners after 10 Premier League games, and though Arsenal have stumbled recently, it shows how well Enzo Maresca has done at Chelsea, especially when you include the chaotic nature at the club.
“The midfield is probably where this game with Arsenal will be won and lost. Rice and Partey against Caicedo and Lavia is a good battle because you’re talking about good midfielders that enjoy handling the ball.
“The game against Chelsea is a ‘must not get beat game’ for Arsenal. I don’t care who you are, the potential of sitting 10 points behind Liverpool is a lot at this level, and they can’t afford too many more defeats.
“There will be fireworks, and it wouldn’t surprise me if we saw a red card or two, but I’ll go for a draw on Sunday.”
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