4. Chelsea’s struggles in the fixture and what’s at stake
There was a time when Chelsea regularly dominated Arsenal, winning almost every encounter. But those days are long gone. The Blues haven’t beaten the Gunners since 2021, suffering five defeats since then. Their last win came at the Emirates, where the two sides will meet again on Sunday.
The last time Chelsea visited Arsenal’s home ground, it was an embarrassing disaster. The Gunners cruised to a 5-0 victory, completely dismantling Chelsea. This time, fans will be hoping for a much-improved performance.
Arsenal, currently second in the table, are 15 points behind league leaders Liverpool. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest, having played a game more, is just one point behind them. A win for the Blues would bring them within three points of the North London side, adding extra significance to this encounter.