Chelsea host Arsenal in a showdown between the Premier League ’s top two this afternoon.

With Liverpool ’s title defence already crashing and burning and Manchester City still consistently inconsistent, Chelsea have emerged as Arsenal’s latest challengers for the throne.

The Gunners remain in remarkable form, sweeping aside Tottenham and Bayern Munich in the last week and are six points clear at the summit of English football.

Second place Chelsea can reduce the gap today and give their own title hopes a huge boost as we head into the frantic festive period.

A sensational victory over Barcelona midweek has Enzo Maresca’s side flying and with the home crowd behind them, it could be a big day in the Premier League title race.

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