Chelsea will likely be internet hosting Arsenal at Stamford tonight in what will likely be an attractive match as each groups have totally different goals to attain this season.
Whereas the Blues look destined to complete third, Arsenal should win the sport in the event that they harbor any ambitions of returning to the Champions League with Man United and Tottenham Hotspur all respiratory on their neck.
This conflict has been some of the anticipated within the Premier League period and we have a look at the gamers who featured for either side.
The Frenchman was delivered to the Premier League by Arsene Wenger and was influential when Arsenal received the title in 1997-98. After three seasons in north London, he moved to Barcelona in 2000 however got here again to Londo a yr later with Chelsea.
One other Frenchman who was signed by Wenger for Arsenal. He had 9 objectives in the course of the membership’s title-winning marketing campaign of 97-98 after which hit 19 in all competitions earlier than transferring to Actual Madrid. He moved to Chelsea in 2008 the place he scored 59 objectives throughout 5 seasons and lifted one other Premier League title, in addition to two FA Cups.
The left-back was so influential for Arsenal of their Invincible workforce however broke the membership’s coronary heart when he crossed over to Stamford Bridge in 2006. He quickly turned a Chelsea icon, profitable the Premier League and Champions League throughout his time with the membership.
His spell at Chelsea was preceded by a dream transfer to Barcelona, and his early years at Arsenal have been actually a pleasure to look at…
The Frenchman had little contribution to each golf equipment. He made 13 Premier League appearances for Chelsea earlier than leaving for Arsenal, the place he managed simply seven.
Gallas moved to Arsenal when Cole had arrived at Chelsea. The French defender made the transfer to north London and loved 4 stable – albeit trophyless – years below Wenger. He even made a extra controversial change in 2010 when he left Wenger for Tottenham.
Mortgage strikes between Chelsea and Arsenal are uncommon, however that’s precisely what Israeli midfielder Benayoun did in 2011.
Chelsea legend Cech made the transfer to Arsenal in 2014 as he wished extra first tea soccer which was not being provided at Stamford Bridge. He was to get again to his former membership the place he at the moment serves because the appearing efficiency advisor for the membership.
Willian was successful at Chelsea, frequently reaching double figures for objectives and assists throughout his seven seasons in west London. His spell at Arsenal was extra disappointing regardless of beginning his outing at North London with two assists on his debut towards Fulham.
He scored simply as soon as for the Gunners and failed to search out any consistency, leaving for Brazilian outfit Corinthians final summer season.
The Brazilian Chelsea in 2011 for a charge of £21.5m however an enormous bid of £50m from PSG in 2014 noticed the Brazilian transfer on to Paris. Two years later, he was again at Chelsea, the place he stayed for an additional three seasons earlier than transferring to Arsenal for one more two years. He’s at the moment in his native Brazil representing Flamengo.
Giroud arrived within the Premier League from Montpellier in 2012 for Arsenal. He netted a formidable 105 objectives in 253 appearances earlier than the urge for extra recreation time compelled him to maneuver to Chelsea in 2018. The Frenchman is now at Milan in Serie A, hoping to assist his aspect to the title.
