As Chelsea and Arsenal lock horns certain mind questions more like expectations will be due as hostilities ensues at Stamford Bridge.
The likes of Frank Lampard and Mikel Arteta would do battle even as there is an expected form of rivalry on the field play.
This would see the effrontery of both teams in action as battle loons at the Bridge without an iota of mercy.
As Chelsea and Arsenal are in a tug of war with Stamford Bridge being the battle ground, we evaluate three key battles ahead of the London due between the two.
Antonio Rudiger vs. Alexander Lacazette
The Blues fierceness should be exhibited by Chelsea defence monster Antonio Rudiger while he comes to terms against French star Alexander Lacazette.
This might be a task and a tough one for Lacazette even as his helper and strike Partner Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is out of this one through suspension.
He would have to dig the hole himself against the fiery German defender as they go toe-to-toe on the pitch.
This would be interesting to see as Alexander’s pace and dynamism would aim to unsettle the German in contention in the Chelsea area.
Jorginho vs. Mesut Ozil
The talent of Mesut Ozil would be tested yet again by the midfield barrier that Chelsea’s midfield player would present in the person of Jorginho.
The Chelsea man who got the equalizer in the reverse fixture en route to Chelsea 1-2 away win would be imperial to his side performance as time goes on.
This is why it is worthy of note when Ozil attacking quality comes against his technical intelligence at the base of Chelsea’s midfield.
It promises to be a mouth watering duel between the Italian (Jorginho) and Mesut Ozil even as N’golo Kante stand in support of his partner to aid Chelsea’s business in the midfield pivot.
Tammy Abraham vs. David Luiz
The last but not the least is the battle between experience and youthfulness. Who will win as there is a need for a blend of youth and longevity(experience) within a team set-up as the saying goes.
Both players were impressive in the reverse fixture particularly as David Luiz inhibited his side from finding their playing rhythm up until Frank Lampard tactical renovation came on board.
This was also the case as Abraham led the Chelsea counter attack while finishing the move in aplomb with the goal at his mercy.
Both stars would renew their contention as they’ve got the technically to attract maximum attention in games like this like we envisage to see at Stamford Bridge.
