Chelsea has won three games in a row in all competitions for the first time in a long time. Unfortunately, they haven't beaten Arsenal in even longer, with the North London club accomplishing the double over the two-time Champions League winners in two of the last three seasons and only winning one of their last six league games, losing the others. This is part of what makes this game so crucial for Mauricio Pochettino's team, as their table position as well as their pride are on the line.
Sanchez started the season badly but has improved in recent games, to the point that he now has the top long-ball accuracy among active Premier League goalkeepers. He is on top of his game right now, with a 75% save rate and 1.47 goals against in eight games.
Gusto has been an important addition to the Blues' squad, filling in for Reece James and providing ball movement and goal generation. Disasi has great aerial numbers and ball movement, but his long passing needs work. Silva has also improved, despite the fact that his physical limitations put Chelsea in less-than-ideal positions. Levi Colwill's win rate in ground dual matches has risen from 25% to 60%, and he made his England debut during the international break. He hopes to establish himself as a centerback in the near future.
Caicedo, a gifted youth, has demonstrated exceptional long ball accuracy and ball movement, with 91% long ball accuracy. He is a fantastic tackler, having won 63% of his duels. Despite the fact that he did not score or assist in the league, Enzo Fernandez's contribution to team distribution should compensate for his lack of off-the-ball talents. Gallagher has outperformed Caicedo and Fernandez, leading Chelsea in tackles, interceptions, ground duels won, and major opportunities created.
Palmer has been an important player for Chelsea this season, creating more huge opportunities than any other player in the Premier League. Sterling was instrumental in the team's victory over Burnley, and his impact on the team's fortunes is too significant to be overlooked. Pochettino should choose between Jackson ahead of Armando Broja, who has contributed positively to Chelsea's style and connects better with wingers.
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