Without meaning to sound like a record on repeat, a huge game awaits Arsenal as they face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge tonight.
The Gunners arrive in west London off the back of three consecutive league defeats which have seen them slip down to sixth place in the table and three points behind rivals Tottenham Hotspur. However, a win tonight would ensure they remain well and truly in the race for a top-four spot.
With six goals conceded and just one scored in over 270 minutes of football so far this month, there's a growing acceptance that things must improve and fast. In an attempt to return to winning ways, Mikel Arteta has made three changes ahead of the clash with Thomas Tuchel's men.
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Ben White starts at right-back alongside Rob Holding, Gabriel and Nuno Tavares. Mohamed Elneny replaces Sambi Lokonga in midfield and Gabriel Martinelli drops out for Emile Smith Rowe in attack.
Full Arsenal XI vs Chelsea: Ramsdale; White, Holding, Gabriel, Tavares; Xhaka, Elneny; Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe; Nketiah. Here's what some Arsenal fans on Twitter make of the team selection.
@EduardoHagn: Doesn’t look good
@afcjxmes: Gulp
@AFCRyan7: Wow thanks Arteta and Edu for trimming the wage bill what a squad!
@CroatianGooner: Yeah I’ll save myself the embarrassment of watching. See you all Saturday
@ibrabahz14: Should have started Martinelli up front
@awesomehabibi: I feel Martinelli should've started. Otherwise good line up. Back the team and let's hope we are lucky enough to nick all 3 points. COYG!
