London’s Calling: Arsenal vs. Chelsea in a hot derby
In the last championship, the Gunners managed to stay 5th, so now their goal is to rise higher, or at least replicate the previous result. It would be tough to discuss brighter prospects, because the last time Arsenal was champion England dates back to the distant 2004. The Gunners’ failures in the current season led to the resignation of Unai Emery and then Freddie Ljungberg, who briefly took over. The team is currently coached by former captain of Arsenal Mikel Arteta, who signed a contract for 3.5 years.
Chelsea is also far from its best shape and 17 points behind the leading Liverpool. The Aristocrats have little hope for winning gold this season. Their task is to keep at least in the top four. The last time Chelsea won the title in the Premier League was in the 2016/17 season, never rising above 3rd position ever since. But now the team is coached by the best scorer in the history of Chelsea, the legend of English football - Frank Lampard. It’s thanks to his effort, among other things, that the Pensioners progressed to the Champions League play offs from 2nd place in the group. In January, Chelsea transfer ban will be lifted, and the club will be able to sign new players and become even stronger.
Things won’t be easy for the Aristocrats in the upcoming match. Since 2016, the Gunners have won 5 times out of 9 playing at the Emirates stadium. Also, the Gunner’s scorer Aubameyang presents clear danger to the rival’s goal. On the other hand, Chelsea captain Abraham accounts for the same number of goals scored. And Arsenal does have defense issues, this season conceding goals in 19 matches out of 26, including 10 out of 13 at home. Chelsea might score against the Gunners, as the Blue left the field without a goal just 5 times in 27 matches of the season. The opponents are looking at a difficult and most likely productive fight. Both to score + Total over 2.5 Yes with solid odds of 1.69, as well as Aubameyang (1.91) and Abraham (2) to score at in 22Bet line.
