#3 Alexis Sanchez vs David Luiz
Another interesting battle will be fought out at the opposite end of Arsenal’s goal; free-scoring Alexis Sanchez will be fancying his chances against a terrible Chelsea defence. One defender, in particular, needs to step up if Chelsea has any chance of stopping him. 29-year-old Brazilin defender David Luiz must prove that he is still among the world’s best. After being brought back to Chelsea for €34 million on deadline day, Luiz had a forgettable debut against Liverpool as he was terribly exposed by the pacy Liverpool midfield.
Although he was a bit more solid against Leicester City in the cup fixture, Chelsea ended up leaking a couple of goals. There will be no room for error against a team like Arsenal as the strikers will be ready to capitalise on the smallest of mistakes.
Chilean Alexis Sanchez has enjoyed a great start to the Premier League. After being named as the Player of the Tournament in the Copa America, Sanchez translated his international form to club level where he has scored five times and set up another goal already. With an error prone Chelsea defence next, Sanchez will need no second invitation to slot the ball into the back of the net.
However, there are a few defenders against whom Sanchez tends to struggle. David Luiz is a perfect example. A fast, agile defender who is solid in the air can prove to be a nightmare for the Chilean hitman. Provided that David Luiz and Chelsea are at their defensive best, this contest will prove to be a cracker. Otherwise, the three points will be guaranteed to the North London outfit.
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