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Gianluca Vialli: My prediction for Chelsea v Arsenal
CHELSEA should have no problem beating Arsenal in tomorrow's crunch clash at Stamford Bridge, believes former manager Gianluca Vialli.
Steven Gerrard points out Chelsea's weakness
Chelsea host Arsenal in the early kick off (12.30pm) on Saturday as they seek to stretch their lead at the top of the table.
The Blues are nine points clear of second-place Tottenham, with Arsenal just below their north London rivals due to an inferior goal difference.
The manager is a winner
And Vialli expects his former club to extend the gap on Arsenal.
"I respect Arsenal, they have been quite consistent this season, losing only the first and last games," Vialli told talkSPORT.
"But I can't see Chelsea not being able to beat them.
Gianluca Vialli (left) believes Antonio Conte's Chelsea will beat Arsenal
Conte's Chelsea sit nine points clear at the top of the table
Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-0 earlier this season
"They're too good at the moment. They're confident, tactically spot on.
"The manager is a winner. I'm sure they will take advantage of playing at Stamford Bridge."
Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-0 back in September, after which the Blues went on a 13-game winning streak in the Premier League.
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