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The Premier League matchweek concludes with one its best rivalries being renewed as Arsenal welcome Chelsea to the Emirates.
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The Gunners will be looking to continue the perfect start to their title defence, while Chelsea - who have also won two from two - will hopes to prove they can contend with the champions.
Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard has warned his teammates to be prepared for a physical battle ahead of Sunday’s London derby against Chelsea. Both clubs have made flawless starts to the new season and 100% records will be on the line at Emirates Stadium this afternoon.
Arsenal have an incredible recent record against their London rivals, but Chelsea’s squad is still littered with elite players.
Now, a player Arteta has depended on in midfield, alongside the ever-reliable Declan Rice, is 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly. The England international has played a starring role in both of Arsenal’s wins, which has resulted in Guimaraes having to wait to make his first start for the club.
The Blues are two for two but will need to improve on their opening performances as they face stiffer competition this weekend.
Arsenal and Chelsea both arrive with maximum points from their opening two games, so one unbeaten record is guaranteed to fall come Sunday. It is a contest that has been framed as a clash of philosophies - Arsenal's control against Chelsea's chaos - and with two bookmakers currently offering an enhanced 50/1 for a goal to be scored,
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