In the English Premier League on Saturday afternoon we will have Arsenal hosting Chelsea in the league which is a huge game for both the sides of the same reasons. Both needs to confirm their status as the Champions League teams by finishing in the Top 4 as far as Arsenal are concerend they are already in a good place but they can make it more comfortable for them towards the end of the season by winning against Chelsea side who have some huge matches coming up in the next few days.
Chelsea have to face barcelona in the CHampions League 2nd Leg match at Nou Camp on Wednesday, while they have FA Cup final coming up as well and they are 2 points behind Spurs and Newcastle for the race in the top 4 finish and every league match from now to the end of the season is very crucial for them so keep watching here for your favourite teams battle it out in the next games.
Chelsea will go into the game with more confidence as they have beaten Barceona in the first leg and although they won't go with a full strength side in the league match against Arsenal but they should be good enough to go out there and get a draw atleast.
Arsenal on the other hand were playing some sublime football when an unexpected failure occured as Wigan got all three points in the last league game against Arsenal by coming from behind and making it 2-1 at DW stadium. You can tune in here to get the live updates and match highlights which will be avialable after the match is over.
English Premier League:
Arsenal vs Chelsea:
April 21, 2012 12:45 PM BST
Emirates Stadium — London
Referee: D. Mohareb
Mikel Arteta suffered ankle ligament damage early on in the game with Wigan and will miss the rest of the season. Gibbs will compete for the spot at left-back with Andre Santos.
Laurent Koscielny will return from suspension to partner Vermaelen at the back in place of Djourou.
Ramsey, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Gervinho will all hope to start with Benayoun and Walcott particularly ineffective last time out. The former is ineligible to face his parent club anyway so will watch from the stands.
Probable lineups : Szczesny, Gibbs, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Sagna, Ramsey, Song, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Rosicky, Walcott, Persie. (4-2-3-1).
Chelsea
David Luiz pulled up with a hamstring injury in the FA Cup semi-final with Tottenham and is likely to be out for a couple of weeks. Michael Essien and Fernando Torres could return to allow Mikel and Drogba, who is unavailable, to rest.
Branislav Ivanovic remains suspended in domestic competition, so Bosingwa should continue at right-back.
Salomon Kalou is in favour ahead of Daniel Sturridge right now, but the youngster was rested against Barcelona and could feature.
Probable lineups : Cech, Bosingwa, Cahill, Terry, Cole, Ramires, Essien, Lampard, Kalou, Torres, Mata. (4-3-3).
Match Facts
Arsenal have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Arsenal's last 11 games in Premier League.
Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches against Arsenal in all competitions.
Prediction
After Arsenal's slip up against Wigan, this game could yet be crucial in the race for third, with a win for Chelsea potentially leaving them 4 points behind the Gunners with a game in hand.
The last 6 league games between the sides have seen 24 goals scored (Arsenal 9, Chelsea 15) with 8 in the previous encounter this season, so this should be an open game despite both sides being extremely wary of what a loss could mean at this stage.
Roberto Di Matteo will no doubt be aiming for fourth at the very least but the toughest of encounters against Barcelona either side of this game will certainly take their toll. Arsenal will feel that a win will leave them too far ahead of the Blues, eliminating a rival for a European spot from their thinking.
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Predictions score
Arsenal 2 - 2 Chelsea
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