"The top two will go head-to-head in a blockbuster showdown at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, where leaders Arsenal will be looking to extend their six-point lead over the Blues. A run of three straight victories without conceding has propelled Enzo Maresca's side to second place in the table, while they are fresh from an impressive 3-0 win over Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday. However, Chelsea's purple patch comes as no surprise to Arteta."
""They are one of the teams that I enjoy watching the most. They have a lot of fluidity, they have a lot of threat, they have a lot of individual talent, they are very clear what they want to do, and that's why they are very tough." Arteta will hope to have Leandro Trossard available, after the forward sustained a calf injury during Arsenal's victory over Bayern Munich in midweek."
"The Gunners remain without Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz, though they are "getting closer and closer" to returning to action. Gabriel Jesus is also nearing a comeback, having not played since undergoing knee surgery in January, with the Brazilian featuring against Watford at Arsenal's training ground on Thursday. "We see every single day how he's reacting to the change that he had in load," Arteta added."
Chelsea have climbed to second place after three straight clean-sheet victories and a 3-0 Champions League win over Barcelona, earning a spot in the Premier League title race. The squad depth, quality and extensive coaching structure underpin strong, fluid and threatening performances with clear tactical identity. The top two meet at Stamford Bridge with Arsenal holding a six-point lead. Arsenal contend with injuries to Leandro Trossard (calf), Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz, though the latter pair are approaching returns. Gabriel Jesus is progressing in recovery from January knee surgery and has resumed training work, with load management under close observation.
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