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Arsenal prepare to entertain Chelsea at Highbury on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 68 games played, Gunners have recorded 34 wins, and Chelsea have come away with 16 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Highbury was less than a year ago, in March 2003, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a F.A. Cup match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2002/2003 | Tue 25 Mar | Chelsea | 1 - 3 | Arsenal | FAC |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 08 Mar | Arsenal | 2-2 | Chelsea | FAC |
| 2002/2003 | Wed 01 Jan | Arsenal | 3 - 2 | Chelsea | PREM |
| 2002/2003 | Sun 01 Sep | Chelsea | 1 - 1 | Arsenal | PREM |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 04 May | Chelsea | 0 - 2 | Arsenal | FAC |
| 2001/2002 | Wed 26 Dec | Arsenal | 2 - 1 | Chelsea | PREM |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 08 Sep | Chelsea | 1 - 1 | Arsenal | PREM |
Recent respective form guides
Arsenal have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.
Chelsea's away form is equally impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Blues pummel 12 goals, and let in 3.
Arsenal sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 20 points from their 8 games. Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 20 points from the 8 games played.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Arsenal | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
| Chelsea | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 15 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Arsenal are starting to turn Highbury into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occassion. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Arsenal | Unbeaten run of 4 matches. |
| Chelsea | 5 successive away victories. 10 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |