Arsenal vs Chelsea: Pochettino on Bellerin, Aubameyang, Jorginho, and Havertz
Tensions are high as Chelsea host North London rivals Arsenal in a crucial Premier League clash
Pochettino was asked about the reverse fixture when Chelsea led Arsenal 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in October before.
The Argentine boss made it clear that he is not taking Chelsea lightly, despite the Blues’ recent struggles. "Chelsea are a very good team with a very good manager," Pochettino said. "We know it will be a tough game, but we are confident in our ability to get a result."
Arsenal has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Chelsea. Here are some of the key matchups to watch out for in this weekend’s clash:
- Hector Bellerin vs Marcos Alonso: Bellerin is expected to face Alonso on the left-hand side of the defense. Both players are attacking full-backs, so this could be an exciting matchup.
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang vs Thiago Silva: Aubameyang is Arsenal’s leading scorer this season, while Silva is one of the best defenders in the world. This will be a great test for both players.
- Jorginho vs Granit Xhaka: Jorginho is Chelsea’s regista, while Xhaka is Arsenal’s deep-lying midfielder. These two players will be responsible for controlling the tempo of the game.
- Kai Havertz vs Ben White: Havertz is Chelsea’s most creative player, while White is Arsenal’s most consistent defender. This will be a fascinating battle between two players who are key to their respective teams.
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