Chelsea host Arsenal on in the pick of this weekend's Premier League games on Sunday. Both of these sides are unbeaten in the league this season, though it's certainly José Mourinho's side that are the favourites heading into this match.
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The most mouthwatering Premier League game of the weekend sees Chelsea welcome Arsenal to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Julian Finney
Chelsea have dropped only two points in their opening six matches, storming into an early lead at the top of the table. That’s in stark contrast to the Gunners, who have drawn four times and won only twice so far. Arsène Wenger still seems to be trying to find the best way to fit his new arrivals into his starting lineup, and the result has been a fairly unspectacular start to the season.
Key player - Diego Costa (Chelsea)
Pretty much no player in Europe has represented better value for money this summer than Diego Costa, who has scored eight goals in six Premier League games since making the move from Atlético Madrid. The Spanish international is the most feared striker in the division at present, and he could make mincemeat of a fairly inconsistent Arsenal backline.
Key matchup - Oscar vs. Mathieu Flamini
Arsenal's lack of a good holding midfielder is a problem that has existed almost longer than time itself, and it has often led to some pretty embarrassing defeats. Should Chelsea be able to take advantage of Mathieu Flamini's positional incapability through the play of their central attacking midfielder Oscar on Sunday, expect them to win the game pretty comfortably.
Chelsea injuries and suspensions
Out: Ramires (muscle), Didier Drogba (ankle). In doubt: None.
Arsenal injuries and suspensions
Out: Serge Gnabry, Theo Walcott (knee), Mathieu Debuchy (ankle), Mikel Arteta (calf), Aaron Ramsey, Yaya Sanogo (hamstring), Nacho Monreal (back), Olivier Giroud (tibia). In doubt: None.
Chelsea will certainly be without Ramires and Didier Drogba, though their injury woes are nothing when compared to Arsenal’s. The Gunners still have several important first-teamers unavailable, including star midfielder Aaron Ramsey.
Match Date/Time: Sunday, 2:05 p.m. local, 9:05 a.m. ET
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London, England
TV: NBCSN (U.S. - English), Telemundo (U.S. - Spanish), Sportsnet regional (Canada), Sky Sports 1/HD (U.K.)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S. - English), Deportes Telemundo En Vivo (U.S. - Spanish), Sportsnet World Now (Canada), Sky Go (U.K.)
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