With the Premier League season getting closer to the end, every match is as important as the next, and teams can't afford to let points get away from their hands. In this case, Arsenal will try to defend their unbeaten streak while providing some redemption for Arsene Wenger, who is expecting to win his first game when playing against José Mourinho. On the other side of the pitch, the Blues need just two more wins to shout out their fifth Premier League title, and one more victory for "Mou" against one of his most-hated opponents will surely be welcomed by The Special One.
Arsenal's season turned around after their baffling loss against Monaco in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Ever since then, the Gunners have collected nothing but victories, and their chances of winning the Premier League, although rather slim, could be boosted by a win this Sunday. Arsene Wenger knows that there's always a hint of curiosity whenever his side and Jose Mourinho meet, and that's precisely why this game is so important for them. If North London's team can beat the Blues, Wenger will be able to claim a little payback for all that's been said by Mourinho during the past eleven years, including the "Specialist in failure" quote and eventually losing his cool last semester, when Chelsea won 2-0 and Wenger pushed Mourinho away in a shameful incident.
If one word could be used to define Chelsea's season, that word would be "consistency". The Blues have only changed their lineup when necessary, not needing any experiments to keep their marvelous year going. With the chance of winning their second trophy closer than ever, Jose Mourinho and his men will need a great performance by former Arsenal man Cesc Fabregas, who is living one of his best seasons as a footballer. His 16 assists during his first course as part of the Blues have to be enough proof about his skills, showing how important he can be for the team in years to come.
Perhaps one of the nostalgic elements of this match is Didier Drogba's situation. The legendary African striker could very well be playing his final game against Arsenal, if he can recover from an ankle problem he picked up against Manchester United. If he's not fit, Mourinho could face complications up front, with teenager Dominic Solanke being the only option 100% available, since Spanish striker Diego Costa is still recovering from a hamstring injury. "The Special One" knows that it's up to his team to avoid any surprises, and he will keep working as he did prior to the Manchester United game last week.
Chelsea has scored four times against the Gunners during their three previous visits to Emirates Stadium, conceding only one goal. Can they keep a clean sheet just like they did in their two most recent games against Wenger's side?
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