Arsenal brace for Chelsea test as Spurs seek spark

This weekend, Arsenal will host Chelsea in an English Premier League clash, with both teams putting their undefeated records on the line. Defending champions Arsenal and Chelsea, along with Manchester City and Hull, are four sides to have won their first two league games this season. Tottenham, currently bottom of the table, is desperate to halt their poor run.

Arsenal have started their title defense as strongly as they ended last season, with a 1-0 win at Aston Villa following their opening 3-0 victory over Coventry City. This performance marked their sixth clean sheet in seven league matches. England winger Bukayo Saka has been in excellent form, scoring twice already this season.

Chelsea, under new manager Xabi Alonso, have launched their season with three wins across all competitions. They have scored five of their seven league goals so far, with Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Rogers contributing to the attacking trio. However, their defense has been vulnerable, conceding five goals in their recent matches. Historically, Chelsea has struggled against Arsenal, losing nine out of the last ten Premier League games.

Tottenham, desperately seeking a spark, faces Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday. The club spent over £350 million in the summer transfer window, adding high-profile players like Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, and Savio. Despite these investments, Spurs have struggled, losing their opening match against Brentford and suffering a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle. Manager Roberto De Zerbi remains optimistic, emphasizing his confidence in his players' abilities.

Meanwhile, Liverpool's new manager, Andoni Iraola, is still searching for his first win after recent frustrating draws against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest. The club's attacking lineup, including Bradley Barcola, Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and the injured Hugo Ekitike, has conceded four goals in two matches. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher highlighted Liverpool's issues, pointing to weaknesses in defense and midfield.

Iraola, however, remains confident, noting that the transfer window's closure will reveal the team's true strength.