Ahead of this weekend’s showdown between Arsenal and Chelsea, football pundit Paul Merson says Arsenal can lay down a marker for the season with a victory at Stamford Bridge.
The Gunners will have the chance to move top of the Premier League above rivals Tottenham with a third consecutive victory that would stretch their unbeaten start to nine games.
But Chelsea, despite sitting in 11th, are showing signs of improvement after winning their last two matches and will be looking to cause.an upset in front of their home fans in an attempt to break into the top half.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Merson believes Arsenal’s attacking style will suit Chelsea, as it did against Liverpool early in the season, but the visitors can prove their title credentials with a victory over their London rivals.
Chelsea had a great result against Burnley last time out, but they now have some unbelievably tough fixtures coming up. If they can get through them and get enough points in those games, then you would have a chance.
The Arsenal Chelsea game is one of eightgames lined up for Saturday in the English Premier League math day nine. Saturday’s early kick off will see Liverpool and Everton rekindle their rivalry in the Mersey side derby
Two wins from their last three games have boosted Everton’s standing after a dismal start to the campaign, but the Toffees’ recent record against their local rivals is poor, winning only one of the last 28 meetings.
In other fixtures relegation threatened
Bournemouth will host Wolves, Brentford welcome Burnley, defending champions
Manchester City entertain Brighton and Hove Albion, Newcastle battle Crystal Palace and Forest play Luton town. The last fixture for the day will see Manchester United and Sheffield United battle for three vital points
On Sunday it is fifth versus seventh as Aston Villa welcome WestHam United at Villa Park, while Spurs battle Fulham in another London derby
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