Preview: Chelsea vs. Arsenal|English Premier League 2013|Week 23
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Chelsea vs. Arsenal
English Premier League, Week 23
Where:-Stamford Bridge, London
When:-Sunday, January 20, 2013
Time:-13:30 p.m. GMT/8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT
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Chelsea will likely also carry super heavy duty, when visited by Arsenal at the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, (20/1).
The reason for the Blues game this time is not only meaningful London derby. Rafael Benitez's squad also required to restore public confidence Stamford Bridge, after failing to win the last three home games.
While the visitors the Gunners came with high confidence, after the win over Swansea City in the FA Cup. They also will be playing nothing to lose, after desperate reaching the top four.
Ahead of the duel in south London this time, the host benefits from the lack of numbers in the squad Benitez injury. Carrying just Oriol Romeu who is recovering, while John Terry had started playing, although not back to the core squad.
Duo Nigeria, Victor Moses and John Obi Mikel ruled out, because his country at the African Nations Cup. While Demba Ba who failed to appear at the tournament seems to be the black continent is believed to be a starter again.
Meanwhile, the absence of Mikel Arteta was not too bothered by Arsene Wenger. Because midfielder Abou Diaby ready to replace the Spanish, for a duet with Jack Wilshere in midfield.
In the back, Laurent Koscielny was able to re-appear with Thomas Vermaelen, after serving a one match ban for penalty in the FA Cup.
One name that also in action at the African Cup is Gervinho. He was given the task of the state to strengthen the Ivory Coast with Didier Drogba. Notes injury only owned Tomas Rosicky, who has a calf injury.
And the host should not forget the cutting edge 'new' The Gunners, Theo Walcott. Spirit players confirmed the 23-year peak, after successfully extend the contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Estimated lineup:
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Cech; Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Luiz, Cole; Ramires, Lampard; Oscar, Mata, Hazard; Ba.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Gibbs; Wilshere, Diaby; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Cazorla, Podolski; Walcott.
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