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October 29, 2011 12:45 PM BST
Stamford Bridge — London
Referee: A. Marriner
Attendance: 41801
October 29, 2011 12:45 PM BST
Stamford Bridge — London
Referee: A. Marriner
Attendance: 41801
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| Chelsea | 1.62 | 3.60 | 1.62 | 4.60 | 1.67 | 1.60 | 30.00 | 1.65 | 1.62 |
| Draw | 3.75 | 1.40 | 3.90 | 1.35 | 3.75 | 3.90 | 5.50 | 3.95 | 3.90 |
| Arsenal | 6.00 | 8.00 | 5.00 | 9.50 | 5.50 | 5.20 | 1.15 | 5.70 | 5.00 |
Chelsea - Arsenal Preview: Gunners face toughest test of their revival in London grudge match
Both sides ran out winners in their midweek League Cup ties but the Blues will now hope to get their Premier League title challenge back on track after disappointment against QPR
By David Lynch
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CHELSEA
 Cech Bosingwa, Terry, Luiz, Cole Mikel, Lampard, Meireles Mata, Torres, Sturridge |
ARSENAL
 Szczesny Djourou, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Santos Arteta, Song, Ramsey Gervinho, Van Persie, Walcott |
Ross Turnbull’s red card in that match meant they played a second game in four days at a numerical disadvantage, but should be able to freshen up their squad sufficiently ahead of the Gunners’ visit.
Fernando Torres is expected to make his league return, replacing the suspended Didier Drogba, and is in fine form after two recent Champions League goals against Genk.
Arsene Wenger’s much-changed League Cup team managed to come from behind to win against Bolton in midweek.
That tie allowed Arsenal to rest much of their first team but saw the return from injury of Thomas Vermaelen, however, the Belgian is unlikely to make the starting lineup in the league game.
Robin van Persie is likely to return to the starting XI after coming from the bench to help the Gunners beat Stoke in their last league game.
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DID YOU KNOW? |
These teams have faced each other 38 times in the Premier League.
- Arsenal have won 16 matches of those matches with a Chelsea win and a draw occurring on 11 occasions each.
- Chelsea are without the suspended Didier Drogba (right), who has scored in their last three victories over the Gunners.
- These sides have received a total of eight red cards so far this season – Chelsea with five and Arsenal three.
- Chelsea have finished above their London rivals in each of the last seven seasons.
- If selected, Ashley Cole will be making his 157th league appearance for Chelsea, finally surpassing his league appearance total for Arsenal.
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Chelsea FC 3-0 Arsenal FC
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Chelsea FC 1-2 Arsenal FC
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Chelsea FC 3-1 Arsenal FC
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| Premier League (EPL) | 21 Apr 2012 | Arsenal FC 0 - Chelsea FC 0 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 29 Oct 2011 | Chelsea FC 3 - Arsenal FC 5 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 27 Dec 2010 | Arsenal FC 3 - Chelsea FC 1 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 3 Oct 2010 | Chelsea FC 2 - Arsenal FC 0 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 7 Feb 2010 | Chelsea FC 2 - Arsenal FC 0 |
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| 19 May 2012 | FC Bayern München 1 - Chelsea FC 1 | UCL |
| 13 May 2012 | Chelsea FC 2 - Blackburn Rovers 1 | EPL |
| 8 May 2012 | Liverpool 4 - Chelsea FC 1 | EPL |
| 5 May 2012 | Liverpool 1 - Chelsea FC 2 | FA |
| 2 May 2012 | Chelsea FC 0 - Newcastle United 2 | EPL |
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| 13 May 2012 | West Bromwich 2 - Arsenal FC 3 | EPL |
| 5 May 2012 | Arsenal FC 3 - Norwich City 3 | EPL |
| 28 Apr 2012 | Stoke City 1 - Arsenal FC 1 | EPL |
| 21 Apr 2012 | Arsenal FC 0 - Chelsea FC 0 | EPL |
| 16 Apr 2012 | Arsenal FC 1 - Wigan Athletic 2 | EPL |
| Returns: | Chelsea £46.00 |
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| 1 | Petr Cech | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | Ashley Cole | Defender |
| 26 | John Terry | Defender |
| 2 | Branislav Ivanovic | Defender |
| 17 | José Bosingwa | Defender |
| 10 | Juan Mata | Striker |
| 8 | Frank Lampard | Midfielder |
| 23 | Daniel Sturridge | Striker |
| 12 | John Obi Mikel | Midfielder |
| 7 | Ramires | Midfielder |
| 9 | Fernando Torres | Striker |
| 46 | Jamal Blackman | Goalkeeper |
| 34 | Ryan Bertrand | Defender |
| 4 | David Luiz | Defender |
| 6 | Oriol Romeu | Midfielder |
| 15 | Florent Malouda | Midfielder |
| 16 | Raúl Meireles | Midfielder |
| 18 | Romelu Lukaku | Striker |
| 13 | Wojciech Szczesny | Goalkeeper |
| 11 | Andre Santos | Defender |
| 6 | Laurent Koscielny | Defender |
| 4 | Per Mertesacker | Defender |
| 20 | Johan Djourou | Defender |
| 8 | Mikel Arteta | Midfielder |
| 17 | Alexandre Song | Midfielder |
| 16 | Aaron Ramsey | Midfielder |
| 27 | Gervinho | Striker |
| 10 | Robin van Persie | Striker |
| 14 | Theo Walcott | Striker |
| 21 | Lukasz Fabianski | Goalkeeper |
| 25 | Carl Jenkinson | Defender |
| 5 | Thomas Vermaelen | Defender |
| 7 | Tomas Rosicky | Midfielder |
| 10 | Andrey Arshavin | Midfielder |
| 26 | Emmanuel Frimpong | Midfielder |
| 9 | Chu-Young Park | Striker |
| Daniel Sturridge | |
| Position: | Striker |
| Squad Number: | 23 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 30 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
His late winner against Everton in midweek maintained his goalscoring run on what is proving to be a breakthrough season for the young striker.
He now has five goals in eight appearances in all competitions and should be fresh enough to start here.
He now has five goals in eight appearances in all competitions and should be fresh enough to start here.
| Gervinho | |
| Position: | Striker |
| Squad Number: | 27 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 28 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
The Ivorian has two league goals so far this season and has quickly cemented his position in the Gunners’ first XI.
What better way for him to further announce his Premier League arrival than with a match-winning performance against highfliers Chelsea?
What better way for him to further announce his Premier League arrival than with a match-winning performance against highfliers Chelsea?
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14 Chelsea found themselves incredibly unlucky to come away with nothing after facing much of their clash with QPR with just nine men.
They showed similarly impressive spirit after Ross Turnbull’s early red card against Everton and the confidence from that late win should provide a boost ahead of a tough game.
Arsenal have improved hugely since their poor start but a trip to face an in-form Chelsea at Stamford Bridge may just be a step too far.
If the Blues acquit themselves in the way they have thus far this season they should run riot against a never wholly reliable Arsenal defence.
They showed similarly impressive spirit after Ross Turnbull’s early red card against Everton and the confidence from that late win should provide a boost ahead of a tough game.
Arsenal have improved hugely since their poor start but a trip to face an in-form Chelsea at Stamford Bridge may just be a step too far.
If the Blues acquit themselves in the way they have thus far this season they should run riot against a never wholly reliable Arsenal defence.
Results
Times In BST
Match News
Top Scorers
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Robin van Persie
Striker Arsenal |
30 | 2 |
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Wayne Rooney
Striker Manchester United |
27 | 6 |
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Kun Agüero
Striker Manchester City |
23 | 3 |
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Aiyegbeni Yakubu
Striker Blackburn |
17 | 4 |
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Emmanuel Adebayor
Striker Tottenham |
17 | 3 |
