Chris Sutton has shared his score prediction for the clash between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates on Tuesday.
It is yet another massive game for the Gunners as they look to put the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.
Arsenal returned to the summit with their victory over Wolves on Saturday. It was a vital three points after a really tough three games for Mikel Arteta’s side, with some questioning whether they have started to run out of steam.
It is too soon to say whether Arsenal are back on track. But the chance to go four points clear of City – with a much better goal difference – is likely to give the Gunners that second wind against Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
Chris Sutton predicts Arsenal vs Chelsea result
However, Chelsea have started to steady the ship a little over the last few months. The Blues’ FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester City at the weekend was their first defeat since their first game in February.
Chelsea remain chaotic. 41 goals were scored in the eight Chelsea games in all competitions before they went to Wembley.
With that, Chris Sutton has told BBC Sport that Chelsea could cause real problems for Arsenal. However, he has backed the Gunners to get the job done.
“Arsenal bounced back from a bad week really well against Wolves on Saturday and won comfortably, but Chelsea put in a good performance too despite losing their FA Cup semi-final to Manchester City,” he said, as he predicted a 2-1 home win.
“This feels like a really dangerous game for the Gunners, and the rivalry between the two clubs is going to be a big factor as well.
“Chelsea probably should have beaten them at Stamford Bridge in October but let a two-goal lead slip late on.
“They are making progress under Mauricio Pochettino but they still have a habit of shooting themselves in the foot like they did that day.
“So, I am backing Arsenal to find a way of winning this one – although again it is going to be extremely close.”
Gunners cannot take Mauricio Pochettino’s men lightly
Chelsea can also take some confidence from their performance against Arsenal earlier this season. The Gunners appeared to be heading for a disappointing defeat at Stamford Bridge until Declan Rice produced a moment of magic to get Arsenal back into the game.
Chelsea are potentially turning a corner right now. And they had the chances against City to book their spot in the FA Cup final.
It would be a real statement if they could get a positive result from their trip to the Emirates.
And they would probably love to put a dent in Arsenal’s title hopes.
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