There are very few occasions when Arsenal supporters look to their west London rivals with anything other than dislike. The rivalry between the pair dates back to the Blues’ rise as Premier League contenders after Roman Abramovich’s acquisition.
Since then, the multi-million-pound investment during the mid-00s onwards has propelled Chelsea above Arsenal in present-day competitiveness. However, whilst their current season’s targets may differ, the Gunners can thank their 21st-century adversary for aiding in the hunt for a top-four spot.
Arsenal face competition from Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and West Ham United as only one team looks likely to join Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in the top four.
