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Chelsea predicted XI for Arsenal: A Boxing Day best XI

By Vansh Ambashta

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Emerson of Chelsea runs with the ball as Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Emerson of Chelsea runs with the ball as Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /
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Chelsea’s French midfielder N’Golo Kante (L) vies for the ball against Leeds United’s Brazilian midfielder Raphinha (R) during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge in London on December 5, 2020. (Photo by MATTHEW CHILDS / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by MATTHEW CHILDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Chelsea’s French midfielder N’Golo Kante (L) vies for the ball against Leeds United’s Brazilian midfielder Raphinha (R) during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge in London on December 5, 2020. (Photo by MATTHEW CHILDS / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by MATTHEW CHILDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

N’Golo Kante (No.7), Defensive midfielder, France

N’Golo Kante has finally found his rhythm this season after a couple of seasons filled with debates around his position. Lampard has proved that Kante is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world and there’s nothing other managers can do about it. Expect another fantastic performance from Kante as he weaves a heatmap worth of appreciation from Picasso.

Mateo Kovacic (No.17), Central Midfielder, Croatia

Mateo Kovacic has often been a misunderstood player at Chelsea. Despite being our player of the season 2019-20, he struggled to get game time at the beginning of the season. However, he has pulled strings in midfield and proved his worth in each and every appearance this season. Against West Ham, Kovacic’s arrival cleaned things up for Chelsea and that is something even Lampard has admitted. It is only fair that Kovacic gets a chance against Arsenal so that he can prove his mettle once again.

Mason Mount (No.19), Central Midfielder, England

Mason Mount is a majestic player for Chelsea. He is perhaps the most vital cog in Lampard’s system. As Lampard said, Mount is not the type of player that does fancy tricks or techniques, rather his efficient passing in the right direction makes him an invaluable asset for Chelsea. As rival fans continue to surround him with negativity, expect Mount to silence his critics with another tireless shift.

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