Arsenal vs Chelsea: Bukayo Saka issues warning ahead of London derby | OneFootball

Bukayo Saka has turned up the temperature ahead of Sunday’s London derby, delivering a pointed message as Arsenal prepare to host Chelsea.

Asked if he had been watching Chelsea’s start, Saka said, "Yeah, I’ve seen them." Pressed on their free-scoring displays and defensive leaks, he added, "We’ll see on Sunday," he told Sky Sports.

Chelsea visit the Emirates after consecutive wins over Fulham and Brighton under Xabi Alonso.

Yet their backline has looked fragile, with five conceded in 180 minutes. Summer signing Emiliano Martinez shipped three on his debut against Brighton.

Arsenal have been far tighter, grinding out a 1-0 against Aston Villa for a second win and a sixth clean sheet in seven league matches. Saka struck just before the hour.

It sets up a meeting of two unbeaten sides with contrasting strengths. Chelsea’s front line of Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers have provided five of their seven league goals.

Rogers, who reportedly had the chance to join Arsenal in the summer, has clicked quickly with Palmer and Pedro, but now faces a drilled defence that offers little space.

Saka has history in this fixture too, with two goals and four assists in 13 league appearances against Chelsea, including at Stamford Bridge last season.

For Alonso, this is a first major managerial test in English football. For Arsenal, it is a chance to exploit gaps and maintain a flawless start.

Source: Goal.com

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