Chelsea travel to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon to face Arsenal
- Enzo Maresca rested several key names in midweek win over Copenhagen
- Wesley Fofana’s recent return from injury a big boost in defence
The mood in west London wouldn’t suggest Chelsea are entering Sunday’s game at Arsenal off the back of a four-game winning run.
After a tough start to the new year, there have signs of disconnect between manager and supporters at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues limping over the line in their two most recent victories.
There’s a sense that something’s simmering within Chelsea quarters, but many will set aside any questions for the time being should Enzo Maresca’s side win at the Emirates. They haven’t beaten Arsenal since Thomas Tuchel was in charge at the start of the 2021/22 campaign.
Here’s how Maresca could line the Blues up in north London on Sunday.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Arsenal (4-2-3-1)
GK: Robert Sanchez – Maresca has turned back to Sanchez. After a period of Filip Jorgensen. The Spaniard started against Leicester last week and is now poised for another Premier League start.
RB: Reece James – The skipper has utilise in midfield as of late. But there could reversion to the norm this weekend. James play a big role in Chelsea’s most recent win over Arsenal four years ago.
CB: Wesley Fofana – The aggressive centre-half was back in action last Sunday. His return is a huge boost for a Chelsea defence which struggled to defend its box in his absence.
CB: Levi Colwill – Colwill enjoy the โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที night off in midweek, and the Englishman will doubtlessly thrilled to have Fofana back playing alongside him.
LB: Marc Cucurella
The left-back plays a vital role in Maresca’s system. His impressive scoring season continuing last week as he netted the winner against Leicester.
CM: Moises Caicedo – Caicedo has brilliant in year two. He’ll play a key role in shunning Declan Rice on Sunday.
CM: Enzo Fernandez – The Argentine has been a useful contributor in the final third. Maresca’s possession dynamics should allow Fernandez to advance from Chelsea’s pivot.