In-depth Analysis
Under the guidance of new head coach Liam Rosenior, Chelsea has gone through 6 Premier League matches without tasting defeat. However, after a strong start with 4 consecutive wins, the Blues drew their last two games against Leeds United and Burnley at Stamford Bridge.
It is noteworthy that both opponents are outside the top 14, with Burnley even sitting at the bottom of the table, indicating Chelsea may be losing momentum. This is a concerning sign as the team prepares to visit Arsenal, who currently lead England’s top-flight league.
Meanwhile, the Gunners maintain solid form with an 8-match unbeaten streak across all competitions, including 6 victories. They not only enjoy home advantage but also favorable head-to-head stats: in the last 8 Premier League encounters with Chelsea, Arsenal has remained unbeaten (5 wins, 3 draws). In over a decade, Chelsea has never experienced such a long period of only draws and defeats against Arsenal, since the 19-match winless run from 1995 to 2005.
Additionally, Arsenal seems particularly “lucky” in London derbies. In their last 25 Premier League matches against fellow London clubs, they have lost just once to West Ham (0-1) last February, while winning 18 and drawing 6. With this form and habit of success, Chelsea is likely to face significant challenges when traveling to the Emirates.