Arsenal are standing at a crucial point in their fight for the top of the Premier League. They need just two wins to extend the points gap to four with City yet to lose the league.
I was impressed by Arsenal's away win over Wolves, bearing in mind that Wolves have a pretty good home record this season. Despite the loss they suffered at Aston Villa a week ago and their elimination from the UEFA Europa League, the Arsenal won this game with a strong performance in terms of mental strength.
I'd like to highlight Lee-Andrew Douthat. In recent years, Brighton's transfer market has seen the likes of Alex McAlexander and Moses Scarcitto come through, while Duchate's arrival at Arsenal doesn't seem to have caused much of a stir. However, the player's contribution to Arsenal should not be underestimated, as he has been scoring goals and making an impact in the past few months, both as a substitute and as a starter. If he can help Arsenal win the title, he will undoubtedly be the best player to come out of Whiteleyton in the last two seasons.
Arsenal's defense will surely cherish the unbeaten record after conceding two consecutive goals. William Shaliba and Gabil Magahis will undoubtedly continue to play, but Zorzino's defensive role also needs to be watched. Despite his excellent ball control, his speed disadvantage may be exposed during the game. Meanwhile, Galpenma, a rising star in attacking midfield, could be a potential threat.
Chelsea, on the other hand, were disappointed with their exit from the EFL Top 4. While they may have played better than City, they were punished at the end of the day for wasting frequent goal scoring chances throughout the season.
However, the Blue Warriors have not performed well against strong teams and are expected to perform similarly in this game as they did in the Manchester City campaign. They may be content to control possession and try to regain the ball for counter attacks in areas where their opponents are pressing.
Nicolas Jackson needs to be more composed in the box, but he is undoubtedly the key to the Blues' willingness to put pressure on the offensive end and provide support on the defensive end. Against Tottenham, it was his performance that allowed us to capitalize on the high defense of our opponents. Arsenal also like to bring their defense forward, which might be an opportunity for Chelsea to take advantage of.
As a former Tottenham Hotspur captain, Pjettenu will give his all against Arsenal. Therefore, Chelsea is undoubtedly a tricky opponent for Arsenal. Nonetheless, Chelsea still have hopes of making it to European competitions. Their record at the Emirates Stadium has been quite good since it was built. Therefore, I think Chelsea's counter-attacking style may have an impact on Arsenal and predict this match will end in a draw.
