Chelsea travel across London to take on Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend.
The Blues occupy the final Champions League spot on the league table and a win would take them nine points clear of the Gunners meaning then they would have only Manchester United to worry about.
Having said that though, this by no means will be an easy game as Maurizio Sarri might have some really tough selection decisions to make.
Chelsea news vs Arsenal:
The Blues have a fit defensive line and the back four should remain unchanged.
While David Luiz and Antonio Rudiger will play as the centre-back pairing Azpilicueta will be the right-back while Marcus Alonso will play on the left-hand side.
Jorginho and N’Golo Kante are guaranteed starters in midfield and while the summer signing will play in the middle of the pitch, N’Golo Kante will once again be shifted to the right-hand side of midfield – much like most of the season.
Matteo Kovacic and Ross Barkley are fighting it out to earn that final spot in the Chelsea midfield and we feel that it will be Barkley who will be selected for this game vs the Gunners.
Callum Hudson-Odoi has been starting the past couple of games but the youngster should once again be dropped down to the bench meaning Pedro will play down the right flank.
Alvaro Morata is pretty close to moving out of Chelsea – as per reports, meaning Hazard will once again play down the middle while Willian will occupy the left-flank.
Chelsea news: Blues possible XI vs Arsenal
First XI:Â Arrizabalaga, Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Luiz, Alonso, Jorginho, Kante, Ross Barkley, Willian, Pedro, Eden Hazard.
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