Barclays Premier League - The latest round of Barclays Premier League fixtures comes to an exciting end as Arsenal host Chelsea.The London rivals go head-to-head in an intriguing contest which could have a major bearing on the outcome of the title race.
ARSENAL V CHELSEA
Arsenal will want to bounce back from their defeat at Manchester United in their last match as they face another top-of-the-table encounter. Arsene wenger believes Arsenal can respond well to the disapointing defeat. "Arsenal will want to bounce back from their defeat at Manchester United", He said.
The champions have been struggling in recent weeks, going five matches without a win in the Barclays Premier League.
The Gunners have already lost to Chelsea this season, going down 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in October.
Arsene Wenger's men have lost their last five meetings with Chelsea in all competitions and the Blues have won by a three-goal margin on their last two visits to Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal aim to boost their title challenge against the champions who have not won in their last five Barclays Premier League outings.
ARSENAL TEAM NEWS
Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie are available to make their first start together since August when Arsenal host Chelsea on Monday.
Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski returns to the squad for the Barclays Premier League match, so Wojciech Szczesny is likely to drop to the bench.
Abou Diaby (ankle) is available, but Thomas Vermaelen (Achilles), Manuel Almunia (ankle) and Kieran Gibbs (ankle) are out.
CHELSEA TEAM NEWS
Jose Bosingwa returns to the Chelsea squad.
Portugal full-back Bosingwa has been out for two weeks with a hamstring injury and would have missed last weekend's postponed match with Manchester United.
Alex, Yuri Zhirkov and Yossi Benayoun remain sidelined.
SQUADS
Arsenal: Fabianski, Szczesny, Clichy, Squillaci, Koscielny, Sagna, Nasri, Fabregas, Wilshere, Song, Walcott, van Persie, Chamakh, Arshavin, Vela, Rosicky, Djourou, Denilson.
Chelsea: Cech, Turnbull, Bosingwa, Hilario, Ivanovic, Ferreira, Cole, Terry, Essien, Lampard, Mikel, Ramires, McEachran, Malouda, Kalou, Drogba, Anelka, Bruma, Sturridge, Kakuta, Van Aanholt.
Source - Barclay Premier League Official Site
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