EPL: Arteta, Lampard Talks Tough As Arsenal, Chelsea Renew Rivalry

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Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta believe his side will defeat Chelsea at the Emirates stadium. Despite the pressure being faced by Arteta, he maintained that his boys will raise to the occasion. 

Lampard's Chelsea School Arteta's Arsenal a Lesson in Improvement

Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has given fitness updates on Hakim Ziyech, Reece James and Ben Chilwell ahead of their clash with Arsenal.

The Blues will climb into the top four places if they pick up a second-successive victory against the Gunners.

Lampard’s men bounced back from a two-match losing run by defeating West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Monday night.

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They will be hoping to continue their run, but will be without Ziyech.

Asked if the 27-year-old will be available for selection against Arsenal, Lampard told a pre-match press conference: “No, he won’t be fit for Arsenal.”

Lampard went on to confirm James and Chilwell are both doubts for the fixture and a meeting with Aston Villa on December 28.

The former missed the West Ham game due to a knee issue, while the latter was withdrawn in the first half after turning his ankle.

“They’re both doubtful. We’re not sure whether they will be fit for either game,” said Lampard.

In another news Arsenal midfielder, Mesut Ozil, has identified Matteo Guendouzi as the most underrated footballer he has played in his career so far.

Ozil, whose contract at Emirates will expire at the end of this season, said this on Wednesday ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League tie with Chelsea on Saturday.

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The former Real Madrid playmaker remains an Arsenal player, despite being left out of their Premier League and Europa League squads.

However, Guendouzi, is currently on loan at Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin, from Arsenal, after falling out of favour under Gunners manager, Mikel Arteta.

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But Ozil feels the Frenchman still has a bright future at Arsenal despite being discarded by the North London club this season.

“@MatteoGuendouzi – I’m sure he will be a big football player one day!” Ozil wrote on Twitter when asked who is the most underrated footballer he has played with.

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