Chelsea v Arsenal

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The evening kick-off on Saturday features this all-London clash between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge and although the balance of power between these two clubs has seen a definite shift in Arsenal's favour in recent times, Chelsea will be heading into this fixture looking to chalk up a third league win on the trot while Arsenal will be looking for the same as well.

Chelsea had experienced a tough and ultimately disappointing start to this new Premier League season under new manager, Mauricio Pochettino, as The Blues had managed to capture just one win out of their opening six matches of the new term, that coming in the shape of a 3-0 home win against Luton Town, but the hosts have also slipped to three defeats as well.

Losses incurred against West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa were particularly disappointing against teams that Chelsea in previous seasons would more than likely have picked up maximum points against, thus showing how far Chelsea have declined in recent times.

Uncharacteristically, Chelsea have now managed to win just once in their previous 11 home games while being handed five defeats in the process, including recent back-to-back defeats at home to Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa.

Arsenal sit in second place but level on points with north London rivals, Tottenham, ahead of Saturday evening's kick-off against Chelsea with The Gunners in confident mood as the visitors still remain unbeaten after their opening eight games of this new Premier League campaign.

Within these opening eight league matches, Arsenal have collected no fewer than six wins in the process as the visitors have made a solid start to this new term in which they'll be hoping they can go one step better this time around after losing out to Manchester City in last season's title race.

Victories gained over Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Manchester United, Everton, Bournemouth and Manchester City have seen Arsenal lay down an early signal of intent and the visitors will be eyeing off all three points against a previously struggling Chelsea outfit on Saturday.

Chelsea v Arsenal Verdict

Chelsea have won their last two games on the trot which came in the form of wins on the road at both Fulham and Burnley, but goals may be in short supply in this upcoming fixture at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening as seven of Chelsea's last 10 home games have resulted in Under 2.5 goals being scored.

Arsenal have won each of the previous four meetings on the trot against Chelsea but recent back-to-back wins for The Blues suggest Chelsea may be a different prospect now under Pochettino especially as the Argentinian coach has lost on just four occasions previously out of the last 15 meetings with Arsenal.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 1.90

Other side bets worth considering:

Chelsea win 3.10

Correct score: Chelsea 1-0 @ 11.00