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Chelsea sit just six points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, and host them this weekend, but nobody is really talking about the Blues as title contenders.
With Noni Madueke and Kepa Arrizabalaga the latest names to make the switch, the total number of players to move directly from Chelsea to Arsenal in the Premier League era now stands at 11—a full team’s worth of talent. Here’s a look back at every single one.
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Arsenal: Arteta rejects Maresca’s Premier League title claim as he reveals ‘very clear’ verdict on Chelsea
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has shut down Enzo Maresca's claim regarding the Premier League title race ahead of his side's clash against Chelsea.
After a few years of turmoil, the Blues have got their act together under Enzo Maresca and are eyeing Arsenal at the top
Enzo Maresca has played down talks of the Premier League title race ahead of Sunday's clash with Arsenal, claiming the club will reassess the situation in the second half of the season. The weekend's derby will be between the leading team and a team sitting in second place, so the result will have a massive impact on the competition for the title.
Overall, Premier League games kicking off at 2.05pm have averaged 2.74 goals, with only three 0-0 draws (Manchester United vs Manchester City in October 2015, Sunderland vs Arsenal in April 2016 and Manchester United vs Liverpool in February 2019).
The world champions face the team who are currently leading the way in Europe's premier competition as Chelsea host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (16:30 GMT). Arsenal have won six of their last seven in the Premier League while Chelsea have won five of their last six,
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Cole Palmer latest injury update -- Enzo Maresca speaks ahead of Chelsea vs Arsenal, talks Estevao
Cole Palmer's prolonged wait to return from an injury is set for Chelsea's big Premier League match-up with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.