Stamford Bridge awaits: Arsenal chase history as Chelsea look to halt title-charging Gunners | OneFootball

League leaders Arsenal visit third placed Chelsea in derby loaded with history and numbers

Stamford Bridge awaits: Arsenal chase history as Chelsea look to halt title-charging Gunners

Stamford Bridge will stage the headline fixture of Premier League matchweek 13 on Sunday as Chelsea welcome table toppers Arsenal in clash that could reshape the early season title picture.

Arsenal arrive with 29 point, four clear of Manchester City & six ahead of Chelsea after impressive start built on elite defending and consistent attacking output.

Can Arsenal break Mourinho’s historic Chelsea record?

Mikel Arteta’s side have scored 24 goal and conceded only 6 in 12 match.. a defensive record that has reopened debate around one of the Premier League’s most iconic milestones:

Jose Mourinho’s 2004 /05 Chelsea who conceded just 15 goal across the entire season.. a record that still stands.

That Chelsea team, powered by 72 goal and 95 point, delivered one of the most complete campaigns in Premier League history.

Arsenal have already been compared to their own historic side:

Arsenal have enjoyed strong upper hand in the rivalry in recent years:

Across Premier League history, the Gunners also hold the overall advantage:

However at Stamford Bridge specifically, Chelsea lead the head to head with: