Ahead of the highly anticipated Premier League clash between Chelsea and Arsenal, former players Ian Wright and Gary Neville have shared their predictions for the outcome.
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Arsenal, currently struggling for form with only one point from their last three league games, are in dire need of a win as they prepare to face Chelsea, now under the guidance of Enzo Maresca.
Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes that the Gunners can secure a 2-1 victory, stating, “We need to win, we’re not scoring at the minute,” and citing Arsenal’s favorable record at Stamford Bridge.
Wright acknowledged Chelsea’s recent improvement but expressed hope that his former club would pull through.
Meanwhile, Gary Neville anticipates a draw, expecting a 1-1 scoreline as both sides battle for crucial points. Reflecting on Arsenal’s recent loss to Inter Milan, Neville suggested that a closely contested match could result in shared points.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, however, is optimistic about his team’s chances, especially if they replicate their strong European performance.
“If we play the way we played against Inter then we have a big chance to win against Chelsea,” Arteta remarked, urging his players to maintain the intensity from their recent Champions League outing.
The Gunners head into the match with several injury concerns, including Riccardo Calafiori and Takehiro Tomiyasu, while captain Martin Odegaard’s return offers a boost. With both sides aiming to reclaim momentum, fans can expect an intense London derby at Stamford Bridge.
