Two London giants, Arsenal and Chelsea will go head to head in the Barclays Premier League encounter tonight. The winner of this tie, will definitely have a say in the title race and the loser will rue at the mistakes cost. Whatever the outcome, we take a look at the key battles that will will serve us tonight that provides to be one humdinger:
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Key battles
Two London giants, Arsenal and Chelsea will go head to head in the Barclays Premier League encounter tonight. The winner of this tie, will definitely have a say in the title race and the loser will rue at the mistakes cost. Whatever the outcome, we take a look at the key battles that will will serve us tonight that provides to be one humdinger:
Olivier Giroud vs. John Terry
The last season behind him, Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud will look to ship in more goals and take his side to victory. Waiting in the way will be veteran Chelsea skipper John Terry who has always been a nemesis for Arsenal over the years. Giroud has a commanding position in the air and Terry knows he has to be at his very best to beat the French forward.
Bacary Sagna vs. Eden Hazard
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard who has 6 goals in BPL this season will again look to take his side to victory. On the other hand, full-back Bacary Sagna has to be at his level best to stop those attacking runs of Hazard.
Aaron Ramsey vs. Ramires
Battle of the midfielders as Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey, a revelation this year with 8 goals, will look to to add more fluidity and creativity against rivals Chelsea whereas Brazilian Ramires would look to block the darting runs of the Welshman.
Fernando Torres vs. Per Mertesacker
Chelsea’s forward line has been abysmal to say the least but on his day Fernando ‘El Nino’ Torres can fire all cylinders. Arsenal’s giant defender Per Mertesacker knows what threat Torres provides and will be strategized by Wenger to guard the Spainard.
Arsene Wenger vs. Jose Mourinho
Even though Arsene Wenger has failed to win any of his last 8 games against Jose Mourinho, the former would know, this year is to break the duck. Chelsea’s away form currently is far from good and with Arsenal in a good flow at the Emirates, Arsene will be licking his lips to beat the ‘Special One’.
