Chelsea Have it All to Lose
If you look at the needs, wants, and desires of tomorrows match with Chelsea, it is apparent which side has more to gain. Arsenal are in the Champion’s League next year without a doubt and the only thing we really stand to gain is a spot up on the table, putting Liverpool below us. A good thing no doubt, but it doesn’t compare to Chelsea’s potential benefits. Having just bowed out of the Champion’s League, Chelsea must win this game to stay in the title race. Beating Arsenal won’t give them the title, but losing (or drawing), will put it completely out of their reach.
That’s why I think we’re going to win. With all the pressure on Chelsea at the Emirates, they will most definitely make a mistake, or over-commit and leave a counter attack, to give us the edge.
I just hope Wenger doesn’t play Hleb. If he runs around in a cul-de-sac (as one user put it) and gives up the ball, Chelsea is the type of team, with Drogba up front, that will punish him unmercifully. I know Rosicky might be out, but even if that is the case I’d rather see someone… anyone else… on the pitch other than Hleb. Denilson?
Come on Arsenal!