Arsenal boosted for Chelsea test as Saka fit
Quinten Timber says Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri is ‘improving every day’ at Marseille. After a debut goal and De Zerbi’s exit, his minutes dipped, with Habib Beye trying him up front in a 3-5-2.
Arsenal could clinch St Totteringham’s Day earlier than ever. If Spurs fail to beat Fulham, or Arsenal beat Chelsea later, it becomes impossible for Tottenham to finish above them.
Arsenal aim a fourth straight home league win v Chelsea. Saka passed fit. Predicted XI includes Raya, Saliba, Gabriel, Rice, Ødegaard, Trossard, Saka and Gyokeres. Kick-off 16:30 GMT, live on Sky Sports.
Reports link Arsenal with £75m-£80m move for Anthony Gordon. Many fans slam Andrea Berta, questioning talent ID and need with Martinelli and Trossard already in place.
Arteta downplays March as season-defining, prepares for Chelsea. Havertz to train, Dowman with U21s, White a doubt. He stresses stability, analysis and readiness for Chelsea’s tactical shifts.
Troy Deeney tips Arsenal to go out to Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals after beating Leverkusen and Bodo/Glimt. He has Manchester City beating Barcelona in the final, despite Arsenal’s home-leg edge.
Ashley Cole says Arsenal broke a wage promise before his 2006 move to Chelsea, insisting respect, not money, drove the switch. He acknowledges fan anger but says he felt ‘disrespected’.
Tim Sherwood praises Gyokeres’ battling role, says he needs quicker service and can develop under Arteta. The striker has 9 goals in his last 10, including a brace v Spurs and a finish at Inter.
Petr Cech says this is Arsenal’s best chance to win the title, urging them to exploit City and Liverpool’s inconsistency. He warns City’s run makes beating Chelsea crucial for momentum.
