Arteta Declares Arsenal Fully Ready for Chelsea Derby

Arsenal vs Chelsea derby preview: Mikel Arteta emphasises confidence as the Gunners prepare for Stamford Bridge in a crucial clash.

Arsenal start their Chelsea derby preview with Mikel Arteta’s confident words. He declares his team “fully prepared” for the big London clash. After two strong wins in a row, the Arsenal manager explains that his players feel motivated, stay sharp, and aim to keep their lead in the Premier League.

Arsenal arrive at Stamford Bridge in blistering form, having dismantled Tottenham Hotspur 4–1 in the North London derby and followed it with a convincing 3–1 Champions League win over Bayern Munich.

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Those victories pushed Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League table, setting up a massive first‑versus‑second battle in west London.

Arteta stressed the importance of continuity:

“After beating Spurs, then making a statement against Bayern, we’ve done that — now we move to the next one.”

Calling it “a big game, a big London derby,” Arteta praised Chelsea’s quality but stated clearly that Arsenal feel “super motivated” and “fully ready.”

Arsenal carry strong confidence into the match. Chelsea beat them only once in the last 11 league meetings. The Gunners improved their pressing and transitional play after the break, and belief in the squad has reached its peak.

Arteta stressed preparedness, respect, and motivation. Training sharpened momentum, and he acknowledged Chelsea’s depth while framing the derby as another chance to make a statement.

A win at Stamford Bridge will give Arsenal three straight victories, open a nine‑point gap over Chelsea, and strengthen their claim as London’s dominant side. It will also confirm their status as the league’s most consistent contenders.

Arteta made Arsenal’s intentions clear: they feel prepared, motivated, and hungry to seize control of the title race. With form, confidence, and momentum driving them, Sunday’s derby could define their season.

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