Arsenal vs Chelsea: London teams battle to keep pace with Man City

As the Premier League season kicks off, both Arsenal and Chelsea find themselves in a precarious position, having lost their perfect starts. Mikel Arteta's Arsenal began impressively with a 3-0 home victory over Coventry City, followed by a narrow 1-0 win at Aston Villa. Their next challenge will be against Chelsea, a team that has dazzled under the guidance of Xabi Alonso both offensively and defensively.

Chelsea's recent exploits include a 3-2 win at Fulham and a thrilling 4-3 triumph over Brighton, although their possession statistics have been concerning, with just 26% in a match against Brighton.

Historically, Arsenal have had the upper hand in this fixture, winning the last three encounters. Their most recent clash saw them triumph 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium. In the past decade, seven of the 10 meetings have ended in an Arsenal victory, with three draws in between. A win for either London side this Sunday will ensure they remain in contention with Manchester City, who secured a slender 1-0 victory over Coventry City on Saturday, currently topping the standings with nine points.

Consequently, fans can anticipate a tense, tightly contested, and exhilarating match between Arsenal and Chelsea.