Chelsea FC’s Jose Mourinho had news that will surely be a boost for his supporters and strike fear into Arsenal fans hearts: Diego Costa is in.
Chelsea’s £32M Spanish striker, will be fit to start against the Gunners on Sunday at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal and Chelsea are the only two sides to remain unbeaten in Premier League play through 6 matches.
Arsenal supporters still dread the name Didier Drogba for the numerous heartbreaking goals the big Ivorian scored against them, and with his start in blue Diego Costa could be the next Chelsea forward to torment Arsenal defenses. Costa has 8 goals in 6 matches for the Chelsea FC, and has looked incredibly dangerous in all aspects of the game.
Speaking of Didier Drogba, the Blues legend will miss this match through injury, which is a disappointment to his manager. Drogba’s goal scoring record against Arsenal is fantastic, and during his first spell at Stamford Bridge nothing seemed to break Chelsea and Drogba out of a funk like a match against Arsenal with Didier scoring tremendous goals.
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However the Chelsea signing who will probably receive the biggest reaction from the travelling north Londoners will be former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas. Fabregas has settled in nicely at Chelsea, with manager Jose Mourinho saying he believes his midfield maestro loves his new club.
"‘I think he loves Chelsea already; the way he plays, the way he is a member of the squad, the way he lives in a little blue village”- Jose Mourinho"
The idea that a former Arsenal member can love Chelsea is nothing new, club legend Ashley Cole (Now at AS Roma) was a die hard Chelsea boy after a few seasons at Stamford Bridge, notably trolling Arsenal supporters to get over his leaving with the brilliant hash-tag #ihaveastaronmyshirtnow.
Chelsea FC Team News:
Ramires remains out with his injury from the Manchester City match and will likely remain out until after the international break. Didier Drogba, as mentioned before, will also miss out on the match. The rest of the squad is free to be selected.
Chelsea FC Predicted Starting XI:
———————Courtois——————-
Azpilicueta—–Cahill—-JT———Ivanovic
—————-Matic—–Fabregas———–
Willian———–Oscar————Hazard–
———————Costa———————–
Predicted Result:
Chelsea FC 3-0 Arsenal
I might be a little biased here, but after the 6-0 rout of Arsenal last year with a less impressive side, I believe the Blues will once again control the match against their rivals. Costa will score, Fabregas will assist/score, and the North London supporters will take the tube home very, very upset.
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