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Chelsea sets a crafty trap ahead of Arsenal clash

Chelsea plotting a devious move against Arsenal

Chelsea has stunned everyone on the eve of their showdown against Arsenal by opting for a strategy as rare as it is calculated. At Stamford Bridge, the advertising boards around the pitch have been deliberately shifted as close as possible to the touchline. This isn't a trivial decision: it's a clear attempt to limit the Gunners' long throw-ins by reducing the available run-up for players tasked with launching them.

This tactic isn't a first in England. Sunderland previously used this ploy against Arsenal, managing to snatch a 1-1 draw thanks to a stoppage-time goal in a match where the Londoners were never able to deploy their favorite throw-in weapon. Chelsea is now hoping to disrupt the current Premier League leaders in the same fashion.

Sunday's 5:30 p.m. kickoff promises fireworks: Arsenal arrives at the top of the table with 29 points, while Chelsea trails by six. In such a high-stakes duel, every detail matters, and the Blues seem determined to exploit every possible angle to gain the upper hand in this much-anticipated derby.