Arsenal – Chelsea: real-world test for Rosenior’s Chelsea against a team in full flight
There are fixtures that smell like smoke before the referee blows his whistle. Arsenal vs Chelsea at the Emirates on a Sunday afternoon is one of them. Because Rosenior’s Chelsea haven’t tasted defeat since he took over. Because Arsenal are the only side so far to have exposed this new Chelsea project. And mostly because the Gunners arrive rolling, buzzing after a ruthless win over Tottenham. Scene set. One side a leader who believes in itself. The other an ambitious underdog learning what top-level demands actually mean.
Arsenal: killer instinct back 
Some games wake big teams up. The North London derby did exactly that, and Arsenal played it like a title contender who’s tired of doubt. That 4-1 win at Spurs wasn’t just three points. It told a story. A colder, wiser side that can take a hit and not crumble. When Declan Rice’s mistake handed Randal Kolo Muani a lightning equaliser, the crowd shivered. A few months ago Arsenal might’ve retreated. This time they didn’t.
They stepped on the gas. High press, quick transitions, constant aggression. Viktor Gyokeres was colossal, while Eberechi Eze, facing a familiar foe, finally showed his attacking punch with a confident brace. Result: Arsenal keep a five-point cushion at the top and, crucially, look downright ruthless again.
Chelsea: a big test coming up against the leaders 
On paper Chelsea arrive with decent momentum. Since Liam Rosenior’s arrival the Blues haven’t lost in the Premier League. That run has restored some credibility to a club long swung between promise and frustration. But beneath the numbers a few warning lights are blinking. The draw with Burnley at Stamford Bridge last weekend left a bitter taste. For the second week running Chelsea dropped points to a promoted side. Zian Flemming grabbed a last-gasp equaliser and cooled a stadium that thought victory was in the bag.
Fifth in the table and still in reach of the top four, the Blues sometimes look like they’re playing with fire. This season they’re among the teams who’ve thrown away the most points after taking the lead. That detail turns into a problem when the pressure ramps up. The match was also marred by racist abuse aimed at Wesley Fofana and Hannibal Mejbri — a dark episode on an already frustrating night.
Likely line-ups
Arsenal : Raya ; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie ; Zubimendi, Rice ; Saka, Eze, Trossard ; Gyokeres
Chelsea : Sanchez ; James, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Gusto ; Caicedo, Santos ; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto ; Pedro
Football Predictions Arsenal vs Chelsea
The Gunners just reminded everyone they can blow a game open at will. Chelsea still struggle to shut the door when they’re ahead. In an Emirates crowd fully behind the red-and-white, that flaw can be fatal. Even if the Blues strike first, Arsenal have too many weapons, too much confidence and too much continuity to panic. Expect a fast, intense match, likely with goals. And expect another display from a leader who’s starting to look like a real title side.
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