The top of the table clash between Arsenal and Chelsea on Sunday has the potential to blow the Premier League title race wide open.
Alternatively, it could leave it in danger of turning into a procession.
Arsenal, six points clear at the top, heads to Stamford Bridge on a wave of optimism and a growing belief it will end its long wait for a first league title since 2004. With a squad regarded as possibly the strongest in Europe, Mikel Arteta’s team is undefeated in 16 games in all competitions, with 14 wins on that run.
After three straight years as runner up, it feels like Arsenal’s time has come and Wednesday’s demolition of European powerhouse Bayern Munich was further evidence of its credentials to win the biggest prizes, not only the title but perhaps the Champions League as well.
With defending champion Liverpool in freefall and Manchester City
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