Chelsea vs Arsenal predicted XI: 3-4-1-2 in the London Derby

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Arsenal’s Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka (R) slides in to tackle Chelsea’s English midfielder Mason Mount (C) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 22, 2021. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /

Kai Havertz (No. 29), Right striker, Germany

At the moment, Kai Havertz is one of the first names on the teamsheet for the Blues. Romelu Lukaku has been quite poor in the few games that he has played recently. Other than that, the Belgian has been struggling with an injury, as well. Havertz has capitalized on the situation, to say the least. The German has been one of the most in-form players in the league. He is keeping his position locked with his blistering workrate and Chelsea needs him to keep scoring.

Mason Mount (No. 19) Central attacking midfielder, England

Mason Mount is the epitome of Chelsea. The wonder boy scored the first goal against Real Madrid and we began to dream. His entire performance was incredible and it seems that the adverse circumstances off the pitch have motivated Mount even more in recent months. The Englishman was incredible against Southampton, as well, as he scored two goals and assisted one. He won all five of his duels and completed four tackles too. Expect Mount to start against Arsenal and score a goal or two to add to his tally of 26 goal contributions this year.

Timo Werner (No. 11) Left striker, Germany

There is a good chance that Timo Werner will leave next season. His career in west London has been full of ups and downs and it seems unlikely that things will work out. However, Werner has always had a knack of making comebacks and he has done the same in the past few weeks. Tuchel decided to give Werner a chance in recent games and the German has taken it with both hands. He scored two goals against Southampton and went on to score one and assist one against Real Madrid. Lukaku is struggling at the moment, so Werner needs to assert his place in the squad and turn around his season.

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